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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LG11 YLJMOT history

LG11 YLJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

LG11 YLJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,059 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 YLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 YLJ was last recorded at 165,059 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 8,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,147 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,912 miles
Average per year
10,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,059 miles
  • 2025 – 156,147 miles
  • 2024 – 147,386 miles
  • 2023 – 136,934 miles
  • 2022 – 119,353 miles
  • 2021 – 106,256 miles
  • 2020 – 99,258 miles
  • 2019 – 86,147 miles
  • 2018 – 77,530 miles
  • 2017 – 70,128 miles
  • 2016 – 62,580 miles
  • 2015 – 55,804 miles
  • 2014 – 44,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,059 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,059 miles (+8,912)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,059 miles
    Test number
    282294564080
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass156,147 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,147 miles
    Test number
    834081336392
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S + O/S Lower Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail156,147 miles (+8,761)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,147 miles
    Test number
    669912429253
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S + O/S Lower Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass147,386 miles (+10,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,386 miles
    Test number
    330274961348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass136,934 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    695575942006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining, Also Some Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail136,934 miles (+17,581)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    285208209866
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining, Also Some Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass119,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,353 miles
    Test number
    148162381046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail119,353 miles (+13,097)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,353 miles
    Test number
    986200408638
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass106,256 miles (+6,998)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,256 miles
    Test number
    237732619532
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,258 miles (+13,111)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,258 miles
    Test number
    160489851918
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass86,147 miles (+8,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,147 miles
    Test number
    453999112810
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    258812729349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail77,530 miles (+7,402)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    916616306091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass70,128 miles (+7,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,128 miles
    Test number
    407123033696
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass62,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    725034481275
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail62,580 miles (+6,776)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    249626166664
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail55,804 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,804 miles
    Test number
    136139375088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAd front geo tyres wearing on inside

  18. Pass55,804 miles (+11,676)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,804 miles
    Test number
    158209075494
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAd front geo tyres wearing on inside

  19. Pass44,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,128 miles
    Test number
    159080024115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,128 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,128 miles
    Test number
    609685414104
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LG11 YLJ

Does LG11 YLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 YLJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 YLJ?
The MOT on LG11 YLJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 YLJ done?
LG11 YLJ was recorded at 165,059 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 10,241 miles a year.
Has LG11 YLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 YLJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LG11 YLJ 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 YLJ find?
LG11 YLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s & o/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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