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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LB11 ZHLMOT history

LB11 ZHL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,170 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 ZHL
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
2 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 ZHL was last recorded at 140,170 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,053 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,117 miles
Average per year
6,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,170 miles
  • 2025 – 139,053 miles
  • 2024 – 137,456 miles
  • 2023 – 134,954 miles
  • 2021 – 129,238 miles
  • 2020 – 127,090 miles
  • 2019 – 120,162 miles
  • 2018 – 108,258 miles
  • 2017 – 95,877 miles
  • 2016 – 78,793 miles
  • 2015 – 68,710 miles
  • 2014 – 60,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,170 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,170 miles
    Test number
    915606060690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail140,170 miles (+1,117)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,170 miles
    Test number
    775104150866
    • Repaired at testRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass139,053 miles (+1,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,053 miles
    Test number
    165564652479
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass137,456 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,456 miles
    Test number
    343126062520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,954 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,954 miles
    Test number
    250952584585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,238 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    860699013468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,090 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    983487737891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,162 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,162 miles
    Test number
    460653843755
    • 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))

  9. Fail120,092 miles (+11,834)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,092 miles
    Test number
    165259867249
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass108,258 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,258 miles
    Test number
    918680505305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail108,247 miles (+12,370)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    396027098718
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass95,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    921134988889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWasher Bottle Leaking

  13. Fail95,877 miles (+17,084)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    586605704481
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65-15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65-15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWasher Bottle Leaking

  14. Pass78,793 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    262987039848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,710 miles (+8,306)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    135975435002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass60,404 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    269990264489
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB11 ZHL

Does LB11 ZHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 ZHL is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 ZHL?
The MOT on LB11 ZHL is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 ZHL done?
LB11 ZHL was recorded at 140,170 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,878 miles a year.
Has LB11 ZHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 ZHL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 ZHL 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 ZHL find?
LB11 ZHL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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