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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

L11 GLKMOT history

L11 GLK is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L11 GLK white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,910 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 GLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 GLK was last recorded at 94,910 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,910 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,910 miles
  • 2025 – 88,571 miles
  • 2024 – 81,614 miles
  • 2022 – 79,558 miles
  • 2021 – 79,182 miles
  • 2020 – 68,363 miles
  • 2019 – 48,219 miles
  • 2018 – 44,818 miles
  • 2017 – 41,747 miles
  • 2016 – 32,176 miles
  • 2015 – 24,790 miles
  • 2014 – 18,591 miles
  • 2013 – 11,153 miles
  • 2012 – 8,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,910 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,910 miles
    Test number
    104708196358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail94,910 miles (+6,339)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,910 miles
    Test number
    263120111786
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass88,571 miles (+6,957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    571759555494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass81,614 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,614 miles
    Test number
    700588712567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    988646129182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail79,558 miles (+376)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    429715776495
    • DangerousFront Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Body component likely to become detached arch lining (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail79,182 miles (+10,819)4 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    602753085059
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousLoose wiring in engine bay thats melting on exhaust
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing steering wheel (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative knee airbag has gone off (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod is not secured onto track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass68,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    881643013765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail68,363 miles (+20,144)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    158652342590
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass48,219 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,219 miles
    Test number
    791447585099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,818 miles
    Test number
    722910423923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail44,818 miles (+3,071)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,818 miles
    Test number
    771862832778
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass41,747 miles (+9,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    463997816199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass32,176 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,176 miles
    Test number
    957823600815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,790 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,790 miles
    Test number
    369121495099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,591 miles (+7,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,591 miles
    Test number
    725702694062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass11,153 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    11,153 miles
    Test number
    266575613489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    8,582 miles
    Test number
    316397912126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 GLK

Does L11 GLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 GLK is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 GLK?
The MOT on L11 GLK is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 GLK done?
L11 GLK was recorded at 94,910 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,257 miles a year.
Has L11 GLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 GLK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 GLK 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 GLK find?
L11 GLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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