
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
LG11 VJLMOT history
LG11 VJL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 147,140 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,349 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LG11 VJL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 9 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LG11 VJL was last recorded at 147,140 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,140 miles · 1 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,349 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,140 miles
- 2025 – 135,757 miles
- 2024 – 126,940 miles
- 2023 – 124,255 miles
- 2022 – 113,008 miles
- 2021 – 112,241 miles
- 2020 – 103,217 miles
- 2019 – 97,576 miles
- 2018 – 90,258 miles
- 2017 – 82,593 miles
- 2016 – 72,238 miles
- 2015 – 66,945 miles
- 2014 – 58,291 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,140 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 147,140 miles
- Test number
- 713655842027
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail147,140 miles (+11,383)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,140 miles
- Test number
- 385361851967
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass135,757 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 135,757 miles
- Test number
- 917704307435
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,757 miles (+8,817)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,757 miles
- Test number
- 137671405211
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,940 miles (+2,685)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 126,940 miles
- Test number
- 247833517055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,255 miles (+11,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 124,255 miles
- Test number
- 315196614390
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean
Pass113,008 miles (+767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 113,008 miles
- Test number
- 747706383241
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,241 miles (+9,024)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 112,241 miles
- Test number
- 719065252083
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,217 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 103,217 miles
- Test number
- 433974474403
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail103,217 miles (+5,641)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,217 miles
- Test number
- 844515915330
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,576 miles (+7,318)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 97,576 miles
- Test number
- 717869318406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,258 miles (+7,665)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 90,258 miles
- Test number
- 387078907704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass82,593 miles (+10,355)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 82,593 miles
- Test number
- 746201228004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,238 miles (+5,293)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 72,238 miles
- Test number
- 884443966503
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass66,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,945 miles
- Test number
- 329244555069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,945 miles (+8,654)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,945 miles
- Test number
- 366834155030
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass58,291 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 58,291 miles
- Test number
- 725065964040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight wear/corrosion front brake discs
Fail58,291 miles2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,291 miles
- Test number
- 559605564074
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight wear/corrosion front brake discs
Questions about LG11 VJL
- Does LG11 VJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 VJL is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LG11 VJL?
- The MOT on LG11 VJL is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LG11 VJL done?
- LG11 VJL was recorded at 147,140 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 7,349 miles a year.
- Has LG11 VJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LG11 VJL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LG11 VJL 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 VJL find?
- LG11 VJL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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