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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LB11 ZHJMOT history

LB11 ZHJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,411 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 ZHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 ZHJ was last recorded at 126,411 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,907 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
504 miles
Average per year
4,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,411 miles
  • 2025 – 125,907 miles
  • 2024 – 124,636 miles
  • 2023 – 123,581 miles
  • 2022 – 122,238 miles
  • 2021 – 121,208 miles
  • 2020 – 120,569 miles
  • 2019 – 113,179 miles
  • 2017 – 100,443 miles
  • 2016 – 89,477 miles
  • 2014 – 77,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,411 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle corroded

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,411 miles (+504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,411 miles
    Test number
    935925660403
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle corroded

  2. Pass125,907 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,907 miles
    Test number
    592374370763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,636 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,636 miles
    Test number
    354062899543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    521526489994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,581 miles (+1,343)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    363257224705
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,238 miles
    Test number
    143591418901
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail122,238 miles (+1,030)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,238 miles
    Test number
    589763174868
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,208 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,208 miles
    Test number
    444053976394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,569 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,569 miles
    Test number
    182272046523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail120,562 miles (+7,383)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,562 miles
    Test number
    870718991934
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass113,179 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,179 miles
    Test number
    466110399744
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail113,173 miles (+12,730)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,173 miles
    Test number
    316270604694
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass100,443 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,443 miles
    Test number
    686469252086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,441 miles (+1,385)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,441 miles
    Test number
    872355071653
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre edge worn

  15. Pass99,056 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    588398528129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail99,052 miles (+9,575)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    155670547862
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,477 miles (+12,151)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,477 miles
    Test number
    341084724636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    129659404233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 ZHJ

Does LB11 ZHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 ZHJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 ZHJ?
The MOT on LB11 ZHJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 ZHJ done?
LB11 ZHJ was recorded at 126,411 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
Has LB11 ZHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 ZHJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB11 ZHJ 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 ZHJ find?
LB11 ZHJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; under the vehicle corroded.

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