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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LB11 ZHFMOT history

LB11 ZHF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 194,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
194,474 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 ZHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 ZHF was last recorded at 194,474 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,456 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
10,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,474 miles
  • 2025 – 181,999 miles
  • 2024 – 169,159 miles
  • 2023 – 150,306 miles
  • 2021 – 137,863 miles
  • 2020 – 130,477 miles
  • 2019 – 124,473 miles
  • 2018 – 117,567 miles
  • 2017 – 112,350 miles
  • 2016 – 106,588 miles
  • 2015 – 90,043 miles
  • 2014 – 73,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,474 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake fluid contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,474 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    194,474 miles
    Test number
    396283531509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail194,456 miles (+12,457)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,456 miles
    Test number
    277908951556
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass181,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,999 miles
    Test number
    918405290811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail181,999 miles (+12,840)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,999 miles
    Test number
    504408048025
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,159 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,159 miles
    Test number
    870360278171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail169,123 miles (+18,817)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,123 miles
    Test number
    388491582499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass150,306 miles (+12,443)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,306 miles
    Test number
    414606612648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,863 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,863 miles
    Test number
    272465105761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Fail137,862 miles (+7,385)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,862 miles
    Test number
    866227573330
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass130,477 miles (+6,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,477 miles
    Test number
    669758398467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass124,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    501186871393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail124,473 miles (+6,906)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    349046647241
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass117,567 miles (+5,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    868993871913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  14. Pass112,350 miles (+5,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,350 miles
    Test number
    680250302170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass106,588 miles (+16,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,588 miles
    Test number
    336047801129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass90,043 miles (+16,455)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,043 miles
    Test number
    617119765139
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre lightly perished
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  17. Pass73,588 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    309239614234
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished and small cuts

Questions about LB11 ZHF

Does LB11 ZHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 ZHF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 ZHF?
The MOT on LB11 ZHF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 ZHF done?
LB11 ZHF was recorded at 194,474 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 10,423 miles a year.
Has LB11 ZHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 ZHF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 ZHF 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 ZHF find?
LB11 ZHF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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