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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LB11 CWUMOT history

LB11 CWU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 220,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
220,597 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 CWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 CWU was last recorded at 220,597 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 10,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,091 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,506 miles
Average per year
14,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,597 miles
  • 2025 – 210,091 miles
  • 2024 – 197,207 miles
  • 2023 – 184,137 miles
  • 2022 – 168,519 miles
  • 2020 – 139,607 miles
  • 2019 – 127,394 miles
  • 2018 – 112,108 miles
  • 2017 – 93,619 miles
  • 2016 – 74,923 miles
  • 2015 – 56,148 miles
  • 2014 – 37,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    220,597 miles
    Test number
    997562746498
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low

  2. Fail220,597 miles (+10,506)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,597 miles
    Test number
    835643608098
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low

  3. Pass210,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    210,091 miles
    Test number
    892325333198
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail210,091 miles (+12,884)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,091 miles
    Test number
    775343292464
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass197,207 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    197,207 miles
    Test number
    396641339633
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail197,206 miles (+13,069)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,206 miles
    Test number
    230753991157
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass184,137 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    184,137 miles
    Test number
    687840370463
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops poor

  8. Fail184,137 miles (+15,618)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,137 miles
    Test number
    436544016780
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops poor

  9. Pass168,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,519 miles
    Test number
    573320023368
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail168,519 miles (+28,912)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,519 miles
    Test number
    132848993441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass139,607 miles (+12,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,607 miles
    Test number
    755519615301
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass127,394 miles (+15,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,394 miles
    Test number
    932279133263
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass112,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,108 miles
    Test number
    257883829907
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail112,108 miles (+18,489)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,108 miles
    Test number
    335261773898
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass93,619 miles (+18,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,619 miles
    Test number
    317418806666
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on edges and perishing badly
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

  16. Pass74,923 miles (+18,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,923 miles
    Test number
    702862979509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,148 miles (+18,771)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,148 miles
    Test number
    822930286350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,377 miles
    Test number
    446880164199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 CWU

Does LB11 CWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 CWU is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 CWU?
The MOT on LB11 CWU is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 CWU done?
LB11 CWU was recorded at 220,597 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 14,842 miles a year.
Has LB11 CWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 CWU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 CWU 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 CWU find?
LB11 CWU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; exhaust corroded, and 1 more.

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