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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LG11 ZFTMOT history

LG11 ZFT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LG11 ZFT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,160 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 ZFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 ZFT was last recorded at 168,160 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,027 miles · 11 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
11,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,160 miles
  • 2025 – 158,088 miles
  • 2024 – 146,456 miles
  • 2023 – 138,043 miles
  • 2022 – 131,649 miles
  • 2021 – 127,430 miles
  • 2020 – 119,329 miles
  • 2019 – 105,056 miles
  • 2018 – 89,897 miles
  • 2017 – 70,926 miles
  • 2016 – 58,578 miles
  • 2015 – 50,917 miles
  • 2014 – 35,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,160 miles (+133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,160 miles
    Test number
    188319304933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail168,027 miles (+9,939)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,027 miles
    Test number
    890302716419
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass158,088 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,088 miles
    Test number
    260393519680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail158,088 miles (+11,632)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,088 miles
    Test number
    287615512326
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass146,456 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,456 miles
    Test number
    855929768786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail146,456 miles (+8,413)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,456 miles
    Test number
    265820988639
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass138,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    310764250273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail138,043 miles (+6,394)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    594120254255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass131,649 miles (+48)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    606518551627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail131,601 miles (+4,171)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,601 miles
    Test number
    507730152008
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,430 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,430 miles
    Test number
    198426497626
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge also worn smooth. Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge also worn smooth. Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail127,430 miles (+8,101)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,430 miles
    Test number
    487639175158
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge also worn smooth. Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge also worn smooth. Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass119,329 miles (+14,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    787770458966
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass105,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    732225133370
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail105,056 miles (+15,159)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    655248701738
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass89,897 miles (+18,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,897 miles
    Test number
    226185401704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs pitted

  17. Pass70,926 miles (+12,348)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,926 miles
    Test number
    952957424463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,578 miles (+7,661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,578 miles
    Test number
    811819491448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,917 miles (+15,784)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    119949795020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,133 miles
    Test number
    617988574023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LG11 ZFT

Does LG11 ZFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 ZFT is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 ZFT?
The MOT on LG11 ZFT is valid until 19 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 ZFT done?
LG11 ZFT was recorded at 168,160 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 11,013 miles a year.
Has LG11 ZFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 ZFT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 ZFT 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 ZFT find?
LG11 ZFT passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier, and 2 more.

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