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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,998 cc

LG11 VFUMOT history

LG11 VFU is a silver diesel Subaru Forester first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,790 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 VFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 VFU was last recorded at 142,790 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,790 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,790 miles
  • 2025 – 136,969 miles
  • 2024 – 133,492 miles
  • 2023 – 128,250 miles
  • 2022 – 115,187 miles
  • 2021 – 104,534 miles
  • 2019 – 86,100 miles
  • 2018 – 76,343 miles
  • 2017 – 64,460 miles
  • 2016 – 48,359 miles
  • 2015 – 27,564 miles
  • 2014 – 14,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,790 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,790 miles
    Test number
    875973533330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail142,790 miles (+5,821)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,790 miles
    Test number
    449089568230
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass136,969 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,969 miles
    Test number
    654279915877
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,969 miles (+3,477)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,969 miles
    Test number
    525316903475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,492 miles (+5,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,492 miles
    Test number
    363346891067
    • 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))

  6. Pass128,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,250 miles
    Test number
    165582308567
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail128,250 miles (+13,063)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,250 miles
    Test number
    820035733438
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,187 miles
    Test number
    566464263338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,187 miles (+10,653)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,187 miles
    Test number
    649703539206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,534 miles
    Test number
    238924784636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,534 miles (+18,434)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,534 miles
    Test number
    520470429065
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass86,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,100 miles
    Test number
    255231428923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,100 miles (+9,757)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,100 miles
    Test number
    672599078698
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass76,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,343 miles
    Test number
    736580869204
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail76,343 miles (+11,883)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,343 miles
    Test number
    537007247500
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass64,460 miles (+16,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,460 miles
    Test number
    329676637638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass48,359 miles (+20,795)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,359 miles
    Test number
    931716321621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,564 miles (+13,073)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,564 miles
    Test number
    489773175049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,491 miles
    Test number
    245301784026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 VFU

Does LG11 VFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 VFU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 VFU?
The MOT on LG11 VFU is valid until 27 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 VFU done?
LG11 VFU was recorded at 142,790 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 10,855 miles a year.
Has LG11 VFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 VFU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 VFU 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 VFU find?
LG11 VFU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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