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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L11 DFAMOT history

L11 DFA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 129,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L11 DFA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,074 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 DFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 DFA was last recorded at 129,074 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 6,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,649 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,425 miles
Average per year
8,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,074 miles
  • 2025 – 122,649 miles
  • 2024 – 114,186 miles
  • 2023 – 105,661 miles
  • 2022 – 94,729 miles
  • 2021 – 86,226 miles
  • 2020 – 78,126 miles
  • 2019 – 72,685 miles
  • 2018 – 62,539 miles
  • 2017 – 52,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,074 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre misshaping
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaping

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,074 miles (+6,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,074 miles
    Test number
    951894305886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre misshaping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaping
  2. Pass122,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,649 miles
    Test number
    239536400321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail122,648 miles (+8,462)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    645039317536
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass114,186 miles (+8,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,186 miles
    Test number
    941146056381
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass105,661 miles (+10,932)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,661 miles
    Test number
    307729313786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,729 miles (+8,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    886548668744
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass86,226 miles (+8,100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    833853831536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,126 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,126 miles
    Test number
    483525350195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    973632866224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail72,685 miles (+10,146)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    793679862742
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass62,539 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,539 miles
    Test number
    157337088947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,865 miles
    Test number
    800655015783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 DFA

Does L11 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 DFA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 DFA?
The MOT on L11 DFA is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 DFA done?
L11 DFA was recorded at 129,074 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,455 miles a year.
Has L11 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 DFA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 DFA 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 DFA find?
L11 DFA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre misshaping; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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