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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LG11 EFXMOT history

LG11 EFX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 187,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LG11 EFX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
187,044 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 EFX
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
14 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 EFX was last recorded at 187,044 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 19,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,785 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
19,259 miles
Average per year
9,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,044 miles
  • 2025 – 167,785 miles
  • 2024 – 160,470 miles
  • 2023 – 150,602 miles
  • 2022 – 140,349 miles
  • 2021 – 131,203 miles
  • 2020 – 129,158 miles
  • 2019 – 124,811 miles
  • 2018 – 120,158 miles
  • 2017 – 117,228 miles
  • 2016 – 112,636 miles
  • 2015 – 98,902 miles
  • 2014 – 79,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,044 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,044 miles (+19,259)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    187,044 miles
    Test number
    866895276074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,785 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,785 miles
    Test number
    389492556629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail167,780 miles (+7,310)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,780 miles
    Test number
    736306180624
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass160,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,470 miles
    Test number
    312875307783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low - 19%
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency low - 55%
  5. Fail160,470 miles (+9,868)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,470 miles
    Test number
    237179715150
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low - 19%
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency low - 55%
  6. Pass150,602 miles (+10,253)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,602 miles
    Test number
    518136520773
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass140,349 miles (+9,146)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,349 miles
    Test number
    989612668568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,203 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,203 miles
    Test number
    707128709054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,158 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    129,158 miles
    Test number
    627399758121
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail129,157 miles (+4,346)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,157 miles
    Test number
    816259808483
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass124,811 miles (+4,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,811 miles
    Test number
    551710995824
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  12. Pass120,158 miles (+2,930)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,158 miles
    Test number
    935164863544
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre slightly perished
  13. Pass117,228 miles (+4,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    613524053717
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass112,636 miles (+13,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,636 miles
    Test number
    394890983054
    • 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)
  15. Pass98,902 miles (+19,384)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,902 miles
    Test number
    145480155142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,518 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,518 miles
    Test number
    287129764011
    • NoteEMISSIONS LIMITS TESTED AND MET NO PRINT OUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LG11 EFX

Does LG11 EFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 EFX is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 EFX?
The MOT on LG11 EFX is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 EFX done?
LG11 EFX was recorded at 187,044 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 9,074 miles a year.
Has LG11 EFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 EFX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LG11 EFX 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 EFX find?
LG11 EFX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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