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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LG11 YLSMOT history

LG11 YLS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

LG11 YLS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,642 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 YLS
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
4 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 YLS was last recorded at 129,642 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,232 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,410 miles
Average per year
8,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,642 miles
  • 2025 – 128,232 miles
  • 2024 – 120,479 miles
  • 2023 – 113,974 miles
  • 2022 – 106,111 miles
  • 2021 – 96,446 miles
  • 2020 – 96,106 miles
  • 2019 – 83,954 miles
  • 2018 – 75,858 miles
  • 2017 – 63,156 miles
  • 2016 – 55,943 miles
  • 2015 – 41,879 miles
  • 2014 – 29,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,642 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,642 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,642 miles
    Test number
    384277082946
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,642 miles (+1,410)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,642 miles
    Test number
    857586588101
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,232 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,232 miles
    Test number
    520717059338
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,232 miles (+1,104)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,232 miles
    Test number
    542283460042
    • MajorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,128 miles (+6,649)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,128 miles
    Test number
    947238063516
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,479 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,479 miles
    Test number
    224483327324
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

  7. Fail120,479 miles (+6,505)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,479 miles
    Test number
    764481485652
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

  8. Pass113,974 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,974 miles
    Test number
    923159813177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail113,959 miles (+7,848)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,959 miles
    Test number
    260423888276
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,111 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,111 miles
    Test number
    370364169236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,987 miles (+9,541)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,987 miles
    Test number
    962323816976
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,446 miles (+340)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,446 miles
    Test number
    612096856755
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass96,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    681193308586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,106 miles (+7,152)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    677284747949
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater (in mirror). (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass83,954 miles (+8,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    612409255646
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass75,858 miles (+12,702)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,858 miles
    Test number
    330213921240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,156 miles (+7,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    945398246620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,943 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    106232962982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail55,908 miles (+14,029)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    336635823360
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass41,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    237332435402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,879 miles (+12,348)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    925832335103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,531 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,531 miles
    Test number
    197905954111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,964 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    175630854038
    • NoteNearside front tyre is cracked and perished within tread width and across outer walls

Questions about LG11 YLS

Does LG11 YLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 YLS is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 YLS?
The MOT on LG11 YLS is valid until 17 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 YLS done?
LG11 YLS was recorded at 129,642 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 8,280 miles a year.
Has LG11 YLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 YLS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 YLS 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 YLS find?
LG11 YLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 4 more.

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