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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

L11 PLJMOT history

L11 PLJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L11 PLJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,699 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 PLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 PLJ was last recorded at 66,699 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,653 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
4,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,699 miles
  • 2025 – 58,612 miles
  • 2024 – 53,368 miles
  • 2023 – 50,555 miles
  • 2022 – 47,889 miles
  • 2021 – 44,667 miles
  • 2020 – 42,601 miles
  • 2019 – 40,013 miles
  • 2018 – 37,315 miles
  • 2017 – 34,423 miles
  • 2016 – 31,399 miles
  • 2015 – 28,027 miles
  • 2014 – 22,927 miles
  • 2013 – 16,306 miles
  • 2012 – 9,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,699 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,699 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,699 miles
    Test number
    967165803483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,653 miles (+8,041)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    180036813691
    • MajorCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects dangling from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass58,612 miles (+5,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,612 miles
    Test number
    956881522853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level low on arrival
  4. Pass53,368 miles (+2,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    876900312938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass50,555 miles (+2,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,555 miles
    Test number
    753670223405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass47,889 miles (+3,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    617061739002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))
  7. Pass44,667 miles (+2,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    211363575351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass42,601 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,601 miles
    Test number
    844644225559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,013 miles
    Test number
    788242041666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,009 miles (+2,694)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,009 miles
    Test number
    818560752013
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass37,315 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,315 miles
    Test number
    136457977382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,423 miles (+3,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    472277137822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass31,399 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,399 miles
    Test number
    471643837236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,027 miles (+5,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,027 miles
    Test number
    272654410320
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted
  15. Pass22,927 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,927 miles
    Test number
    338912554246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,306 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,306 miles
    Test number
    857769653253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,920 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,920 miles
    Test number
    335019162460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,654 miles
    Test number
    106867632243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 PLJ

Does L11 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 PLJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 PLJ?
The MOT on L11 PLJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 PLJ done?
L11 PLJ was recorded at 66,699 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,064 miles a year.
Has L11 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 PLJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 PLJ 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 PLJ find?
L11 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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