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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

L111 XBAMOT history

L111 XBA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L111 XBA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,351 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 XBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 XBA was last recorded at 81,351 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,561 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,790 miles
Average per year
5,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,351 miles
  • 2025 – 78,561 miles
  • 2024 – 73,556 miles
  • 2022 – 69,396 miles
  • 2021 – 56,227 miles
  • 2020 – 50,077 miles
  • 2019 – 33,925 miles
  • 2018 – 30,811 miles
  • 2017 – 27,390 miles
  • 2016 – 23,715 miles
  • 2015 – 19,664 miles
  • 2014 – 14,618 miles
  • 2013 – 10,713 miles
  • 2012 – 5,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,351 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,351 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,351 miles
    Test number
    870666828793
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,351 miles (+2,790)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,351 miles
    Test number
    599987349946
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,561 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,561 miles
    Test number
    450116776368
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,561 miles (+5,005)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,561 miles
    Test number
    920038188261
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,556 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    105015728214
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail73,556 miles (+4,160)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    367383787590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass69,396 miles (+6,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    599913529389
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,845 miles (+6,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    959485179445
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,227 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,227 miles
    Test number
    393121843026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,077 miles (+16,152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    215844807205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,925 miles (+3,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,925 miles
    Test number
    942485184812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass30,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,811 miles
    Test number
    280039968520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,811 miles (+3,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,811 miles
    Test number
    363358100531
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass27,390 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,390 miles
    Test number
    818771459318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,715 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,715 miles
    Test number
    558492773507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,664 miles
    Test number
    185981415107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,664 miles (+5,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,664 miles
    Test number
    256610615408
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass14,618 miles (+3,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,618 miles
    Test number
    669814914109
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread low on inner edge and has nail in tread

  19. Pass10,713 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,713 miles
    Test number
    896339903156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    5,701 miles
    Test number
    958816672035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 XBA

Does L111 XBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 XBA is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 XBA?
The MOT on L111 XBA is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 XBA done?
L111 XBA was recorded at 81,351 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,456 miles a year.
Has L111 XBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 XBA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 XBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L111 XBA find?
L111 XBA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute; front hydraulic leak, but not excessive.

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