Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc
L11 BMFMOT history
L11 BMF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 191,480 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 191,480 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 BMF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 22 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 BMF was last recorded at 191,480 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,341 miles · 10 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 139 miles
- Average per year
- 10,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 191,480 miles
- 2024 – 174,525 miles
- 2023 – 165,762 miles
- 2022 – 146,338 miles
- 2021 – 125,393 miles
- 2020 – 113,150 miles
- 2019 – 95,129 miles
- 2018 – 81,633 miles
- 2017 – 79,487 miles
- 2016 – 76,589 miles
- 2015 – 73,868 miles
- 2014 – 68,656 miles
- 2013 – 63,179 miles
- 2012 – 53,747 miles
- 2011 – 44,558 miles
- 2010 – 36,735 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,480 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections of body sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Undertrays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Both main beam bulbs fitted incorrectly, poor output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both rear inner sidelamp bulbs are to bright
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,480 miles (+139)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 191,480 miles
- Test number
- 347105978422
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections of body sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail191,341 miles (+16,816)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,341 miles
- Test number
- 248885169418
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections of body sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass174,525 miles (+83)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 174,525 miles
- Test number
- 155524180052
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth main beam bulbs fitted incorrectly, poor output
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner sidelamp bulbs are to bright
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail174,442 miles (+8,680)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,442 miles
- Test number
- 248125290188
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth main beam bulbs fitted incorrectly, poor output
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner sidelamp bulbs are to bright
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass165,762 miles (+140)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 165,762 miles
- Test number
- 673278543744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,622 miles (+19,284)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,622 miles
- Test number
- 920898213790
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass146,338 miles (+809)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 146,338 miles
- Test number
- 280503322821
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail145,529 miles (+20,136)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,529 miles
- Test number
- 260412163159
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,393 miles (+12,243)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 125,393 miles
- Test number
- 112602382829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,150 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 113,150 miles
- Test number
- 322808696028
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail113,150 miles (+18,021)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,150 miles
- Test number
- 396412617430
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass95,129 miles (+13,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 95,129 miles
- Test number
- 935970080698
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass81,633 miles (+2,146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 81,633 miles
- Test number
- 506041669612
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass79,487 miles (+2,898)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 79,487 miles
- Test number
- 119265361592
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass76,589 miles (+2,721)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,589 miles
- Test number
- 727280596138
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass73,868 miles (+5,212)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 73,868 miles
- Test number
- 628543565127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,656 miles (+5,477)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 68,656 miles
- Test number
- 697796724272
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass63,179 miles (+9,432)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 63,179 miles
- Test number
- 367573533413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 53,747 miles
- Test number
- 368486012204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,747 miles (+9,189)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,747 miles
- Test number
- 478495712234
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass44,558 miles (+7,823)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,558 miles
- Test number
- 258474111221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,735 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 36,735 miles
- Test number
- 630957860194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,734 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,734 miles
- Test number
- 602992160108
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Questions about L11 BMF
- Does L11 BMF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 BMF is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L11 BMF?
- The MOT on L11 BMF is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L11 BMF done?
- L11 BMF was recorded at 191,480 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 10,020 miles a year.
- Has L11 BMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 BMF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L11 BMF 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 L11 BMF find?
- L11 BMF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes., and 2 more.
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