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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL11 SFXMOT history

LL11 SFX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 231,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

LL11 SFX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
231,706 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL11 SFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL11 SFX was last recorded at 231,706 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 11,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,913 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11,793 miles
Average per year
13,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,706 miles
  • 2024 – 219,913 miles
  • 2023 – 216,125 miles
  • 2022 – 211,671 miles
  • 2021 – 204,544 miles
  • 2020 – 196,173 miles
  • 2019 – 180,707 miles
  • 2018 – 158,896 miles
  • 2017 – 134,620 miles
  • 2016 – 112,998 miles
  • 2014 – 84,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside lower than normal handbrake effort
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,706 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    231,706 miles
    Test number
    851092589537
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside lower than normal handbrake effort
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail231,706 miles (+11,793)1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,706 miles
    Test number
    318327083418
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside lower than normal handbrake effort
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass219,913 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    219,913 miles
    Test number
    576361985082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail219,819 miles (+3,694)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,819 miles
    Test number
    126659370069
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass216,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    216,125 miles
    Test number
    224505773933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower bumper loose

  6. Fail216,125 miles (+4,454)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,125 miles
    Test number
    527909413613
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower bumper loose

  7. Pass211,671 miles (+7,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    211,671 miles
    Test number
    519570518977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has uneven wear 205/55/16

  8. Pass204,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    204,544 miles
    Test number
    961767874894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail204,544 miles (+8,371)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,544 miles
    Test number
    764823338451
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass196,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    196,173 miles
    Test number
    896456477891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail196,173 miles (+15,466)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,173 miles
    Test number
    335610787693
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass180,707 miles (+21,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    180,707 miles
    Test number
    965819121992
    • 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))

  13. Pass158,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,896 miles
    Test number
    430033182598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail158,896 miles (+24,276)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,896 miles
    Test number
    960640507373
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass134,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,620 miles
    Test number
    353800343898
    • AdvisoryCoolent level low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing on inner edges and low
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear bumper

  16. Fail134,620 miles (+21,622)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,620 miles
    Test number
    696315814506
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolent level low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing on inner edges and low
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear bumper

  17. Pass112,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    510872582918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail112,998 miles (+28,708)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    486919393105
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass84,290 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,290 miles
    Test number
    868905864244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,537 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,537 miles
    Test number
    708300064123
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen has multiple light stonechip damage.

Questions about LL11 SFX

Does LL11 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL11 SFX expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL11 SFX?
The MOT on LL11 SFX expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL11 SFX done?
LL11 SFX was recorded at 231,706 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 13,659 miles a year.
Has LL11 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL11 SFX has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL11 SFX 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 LL11 SFX find?
LL11 SFX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside lower than normal handbrake effort, and 3 more.

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