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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LG11 GLFMOT history

LG11 GLF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LG11 GLF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
167,438 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 GLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 GLF was last recorded at 167,438 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 15,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,386 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
15,052 miles
Average per year
10,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,438 miles
  • 2025 – 152,386 miles
  • 2024 – 140,415 miles
  • 2023 – 126,168 miles
  • 2022 – 116,027 miles
  • 2021 – 110,012 miles
  • 2020 – 103,507 miles
  • 2019 – 95,753 miles
  • 2018 – 83,602 miles
  • 2017 – 68,454 miles
  • 2015 – 46,655 miles
  • 2014 – 34,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,438 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    167,438 miles
    Test number
    777159167923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail167,438 miles (+15,052)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,438 miles
    Test number
    659639973777
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass152,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,386 miles
    Test number
    551569724857
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail152,374 miles (+11,959)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,374 miles
    Test number
    948670818890
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass140,415 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,415 miles
    Test number
    472372455243
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail140,413 miles (+14,245)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,413 miles
    Test number
    543735829309
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO TEST THE WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass126,168 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,168 miles
    Test number
    711852673161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,166 miles (+10,139)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,166 miles
    Test number
    976594155052
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass116,027 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,027 miles
    Test number
    144634501480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,999 miles (+5,987)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,999 miles
    Test number
    204416023354
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
  11. Pass110,012 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,012 miles
    Test number
    960167727685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,022 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,022 miles
    Test number
    744586587822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,507 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,507 miles
    Test number
    619254687046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,753 miles (+12,151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,753 miles
    Test number
    532996190932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,602 miles (+15,148)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,602 miles
    Test number
    198542053294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,454 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    572999862874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked due to age (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked due to age (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail68,454 miles (+21,799)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    261941255735
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked due to age (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked due to age (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass46,655 miles (+11,766)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,655 miles
    Test number
    997348665045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,889 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,889 miles
    Test number
    398077354075
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LG11 GLF

Does LG11 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 GLF is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 GLF?
The MOT on LG11 GLF is valid until 9 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 GLF done?
LG11 GLF was recorded at 167,438 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 10,652 miles a year.
Has LG11 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 GLF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 GLF 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 GLF find?
LG11 GLF passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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