
Volkswagen California
Cream and Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,460 cc
LM11 CHXMOT history
LM11 CHX is a cream and black diesel Volkswagen California first used on 26 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 112,056 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 112,056 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 CHX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- California
- Colour
- Cream and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 26 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 CHX was last recorded at 112,056 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 8,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,057 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,999 miles
- Average per year
- 7,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,056 miles
- 2025 – 103,057 miles
- 2024 – 97,178 miles
- 2023 – 86,100 miles
- 2022 – 77,044 miles
- 2021 – 66,677 miles
- 2020 – 58,892 miles
- 2018 – 51,069 miles
- 2017 – 43,141 miles
- 2016 – 37,482 miles
- 2015 – 32,761 miles
- 2014 – 22,309 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Both front tyres 3-4mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Slight lip to front brake discs - pads good, approx. 6-7mm thick
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Slight lip to rear brake discs - pads good, approx. 8mm thick
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 7 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,056 miles (+8,999)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 112,056 miles
- Test number
- 653879064219
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,057 miles (+5,879)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 103,057 miles
- Test number
- 225556907076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWet test
Pass97,178 miles (+11,078)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 97,178 miles
- Test number
- 130120249406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,100 miles (+9,056)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 86,100 miles
- Test number
- 831873234625
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box outer skin coming away.
Pass77,044 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 77,044 miles
- Test number
- 942698471202
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped and corroded up to 10mm wide on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners approx. 3mm thick - outers approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, inners approx. 6mm thick, outers approx. 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away
Fail77,044 miles (+10,367)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,044 miles
- Test number
- 507386198740
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped and corroded up to 10mm wide on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners approx. 3mm thick - outers approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, inners approx. 6mm thick, outers approx. 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away
Pass66,677 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 66,677 miles
- Test number
- 138052565511
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3-4mm
- AdvisoryOuter skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away
- AdvisorySlight lip to front brake discs - pads good, approx. 6-7mm thick
- AdvisorySlight lip to rear brake discs - pads good, approx. 8mm thick
Fail66,677 miles (+7,785)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,677 miles
- Test number
- 831545451006
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3-4mm
- AdvisoryOuter skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away
- AdvisorySlight lip to front brake discs - pads good, approx. 6-7mm thick
- AdvisorySlight lip to rear brake discs - pads good, approx. 8mm thick
Pass58,892 miles (+7,823)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 58,892 miles
- Test number
- 645961713369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,069 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 51,069 miles
- Test number
- 809231888807
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail51,056 miles (+7,915)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,056 miles
- Test number
- 950120870523
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Smaller size spare fitted to n/s (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,141 miles (+5,659)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 43,141 miles
- Test number
- 535281931539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,482 miles (+4,721)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 37,482 miles
- Test number
- 935403419264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,761 miles (+10,452)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 32,761 miles
- Test number
- 535607705112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 22,309 miles
- Test number
- 998799924187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,309 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,309 miles
- Test number
- 957977624121
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about LM11 CHX
- Does LM11 CHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 CHX is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 CHX?
- The MOT on LM11 CHX is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM11 CHX done?
- LM11 CHX was recorded at 112,056 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,618 miles a year.
- Has LM11 CHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 CHX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM11 CHX 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 LM11 CHX find?
- LM11 CHX passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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