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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LG11 EFWMOT history

LG11 EFW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LG11 EFW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,773 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 EFW
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
25 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 EFW was last recorded at 185,773 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 6,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,198 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,575 miles
Average per year
11,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,773 miles
  • 2025 – 179,198 miles
  • 2024 – 172,592 miles
  • 2023 – 165,850 miles
  • 2022 – 158,752 miles
  • 2021 – 147,878 miles
  • 2020 – 131,637 miles
  • 2019 – 113,085 miles
  • 2018 – 102,332 miles
  • 2017 – 91,288 miles
  • 2016 – 75,090 miles
  • 2015 – 56,151 miles
  • 2014 – 40,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,773 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,773 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,773 miles
    Test number
    220092939541
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail185,773 miles (+6,575)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,773 miles
    Test number
    952657236722
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass179,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,198 miles
    Test number
    499015535102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,198 miles (+6,606)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,198 miles
    Test number
    437523886480
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    172,592 miles
    Test number
    436488429932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,592 miles (+6,742)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,592 miles
    Test number
    532480540478
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass165,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,850 miles
    Test number
    895044840954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,850 miles (+7,098)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,850 miles
    Test number
    511117794974
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass158,752 miles (+10,874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,752 miles
    Test number
    508446497649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,878 miles (+16,241)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,878 miles
    Test number
    416312485567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,637 miles (+18,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,637 miles
    Test number
    897717621109
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamps in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass113,085 miles (+10,753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    604359575828
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre only just legal stepped inner edge on wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn uneven
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to check some components

  13. Pass102,332 miles (+11,044)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,332 miles
    Test number
    350174131986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,288 miles (+16,198)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    549167778466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,090 miles (+18,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    920608623237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,151 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    645148477802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,922 miles (+11,447)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,922 miles
    Test number
    635549765004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edge of tread
    • NoteSlight mark on windscreen made by wiper

  18. Pass40,475 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    168324464059
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LG11 EFW

Does LG11 EFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 EFW is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 EFW?
The MOT on LG11 EFW is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 EFW done?
LG11 EFW was recorded at 185,773 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 11,687 miles a year.
Has LG11 EFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 EFW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 EFW 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 LG11 EFW find?
LG11 EFW passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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