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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L11 RKBMOT history

L11 RKB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

L11 RKB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,851 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 RKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 RKB was last recorded at 152,851 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,847 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,851 miles
  • 2025 – 149,742 miles
  • 2024 – 146,056 miles
  • 2023 – 143,123 miles
  • 2022 – 141,302 miles
  • 2021 – 139,153 miles
  • 2020 – 137,613 miles
  • 2019 – 133,889 miles
  • 2018 – 130,270 miles
  • 2017 – 122,820 miles
  • 2016 – 117,196 miles
  • 2015 – 112,179 miles
  • 2014 – 109,256 miles
  • 2013 – 106,192 miles
  • 2012 – 101,833 miles
  • 2011 – 97,108 miles
  • 2010 – 91,546 miles
  • 2009 – 87,019 miles
  • 2008 – 81,064 miles
  • 2007 – 77,081 miles
  • 2006 – 67,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,851 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Drive belt pulley/tensioner or bearing worn, making "rough" noise when vehicle is on (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess engine movement within the engine bay (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,851 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,851 miles
    Test number
    362191970392
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Drive belt pulley/tensioner or bearing worn, making "rough" noise when vehicle is on (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess engine movement within the engine bay (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,847 miles (+3,105)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,847 miles
    Test number
    499781853226
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Drive belt pulley/tensioner or bearing worn, making "rough" noise when vehicle is on (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess engine movement within the engine bay (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,742 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    149,742 miles
    Test number
    424999645440
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail149,728 miles (+3,672)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,728 miles
    Test number
    833144473382
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass146,056 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    146,056 miles
    Test number
    642859831941
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rods
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,052 miles (+2,929)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,052 miles
    Test number
    645061951302
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also 2mm heavily perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rods
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,123 miles (+1,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,123 miles
    Test number
    413543335210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

  8. Pass141,302 miles (+2,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,302 miles
    Test number
    566351884208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,153 miles (+1,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,153 miles
    Test number
    779458807625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,613 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,613 miles
    Test number
    453623542437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail137,601 miles (+3,712)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,601 miles
    Test number
    825907061356
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass133,889 miles (+3,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    133,889 miles
    Test number
    458035713648
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass130,270 miles (+7,450)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    130,270 miles
    Test number
    519827707307
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass122,820 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,820 miles
    Test number
    870717222497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,814 miles (+5,618)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    829219403691
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass117,196 miles (+5,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,196 miles
    Test number
    669740493125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass112,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,179 miles
    Test number
    308034955157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,179 miles (+2,923)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,179 miles
    Test number
    369686645148
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass109,256 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,256 miles
    Test number
    209677544486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,192 miles (+4,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,192 miles
    Test number
    265010453161
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass101,833 miles (+4,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    206179742495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass97,108 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    196974851165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,976 miles (+5,430)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,976 miles
    Test number
    635827741159
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass91,546 miles (+4,527)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    823828360169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteLarge stone caught in nearside rear coil spring

  25. Pass87,019 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,019 miles
    Test number
    193943569117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,064 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    843604968103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,081 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,081 miles
    Test number
    154457877194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,062 miles
    Test number
    811568826177
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L11 RKB

Does L11 RKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 RKB is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 RKB?
The MOT on L11 RKB is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 RKB done?
L11 RKB was recorded at 152,851 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 4,275 miles a year.
Has L11 RKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 RKB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 RKB 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 RKB find?
L11 RKB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: central front lower gearbox mounting defective; drive belt worn, but not excessively drive belt pulley/tensioner or bearing worn, making "rough" noise when vehicle is on; engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine movement within the engine bay, and 6 more.

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