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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LB11 BTOMOT history

LB11 BTO is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,155 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 BTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 BTO was last recorded at 121,155 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,860 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,295 miles
Average per year
8,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,155 miles
  • 2025 – 118,860 miles
  • 2024 – 116,154 miles
  • 2023 – 108,030 miles
  • 2022 – 97,800 miles
  • 2021 – 82,877 miles
  • 2020 – 64,249 miles
  • 2019 – 47,161 miles
  • 2018 – 43,918 miles
  • 2017 – 35,840 miles
  • 2016 – 30,209 miles
  • 2015 – 24,825 miles
  • 2014 – 19,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,155 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,155 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,155 miles
    Test number
    455088553900
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail121,156 miles (+2,296)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,156 miles
    Test number
    400735633737
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass118,860 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,860 miles
    Test number
    740702295879
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail118,826 miles (+2,672)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,826 miles
    Test number
    255324964224
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass116,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,154 miles
    Test number
    346314462520
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,154 miles (+8,124)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,154 miles
    Test number
    676106346487
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread low and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,030 miles
    Test number
    293546614042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly loose (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,029 miles (+10,229)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,029 miles
    Test number
    415686700975
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted abs wiring rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly loose (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    776922186668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,800 miles (+14,923)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    128609612537
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass82,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    285458110118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,877 miles (+18,628)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    664010883321
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass64,249 miles (+17,088)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,249 miles
    Test number
    618766211325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,161 miles (+3,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    592073838225
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass43,918 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,918 miles
    Test number
    759557972204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,840 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,840 miles
    Test number
    440228299895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,209 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    910677475855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,825 miles (+5,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,825 miles
    Test number
    958633835136
    • 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)

  19. Pass19,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,660 miles
    Test number
    295816934447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,660 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,660 miles
    Test number
    888975334111
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB11 BTO

Does LB11 BTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 BTO is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 BTO?
The MOT on LB11 BTO is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 BTO done?
LB11 BTO was recorded at 121,155 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,278 miles a year.
Has LB11 BTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 BTO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 BTO 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 LB11 BTO find?
LB11 BTO passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside, outer sidewalls.

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