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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM11 EXPMOT history

LM11 EXP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 123,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LM11 EXP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,666 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 EXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 EXP was last recorded at 123,666 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 14,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,482 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,184 miles
Average per year
8,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,666 miles
  • 2024 – 109,482 miles
  • 2023 – 97,517 miles
  • 2022 – 97,491 miles
  • 2021 – 91,008 miles
  • 2020 – 84,221 miles
  • 2019 – 74,391 miles
  • 2018 – 68,027 miles
  • 2017 – 56,081 miles
  • 2016 – 44,881 miles
  • 2015 – 35,189 miles
  • 2014 – 22,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,666 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,666 miles (+14,184)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,666 miles
    Test number
    762508489887
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass109,482 miles (+7,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    809538356087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,226 miles (+4,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,226 miles
    Test number
    128272234012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,517 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,517 miles
    Test number
    627302762069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,491 miles (+6,483)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,491 miles
    Test number
    741370354325
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel drops to floor (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass91,008 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,008 miles
    Test number
    965153923858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,001 miles (+6,780)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,001 miles
    Test number
    397855707865
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass84,221 miles (+9,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    281822049862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,391 miles (+6,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,391 miles
    Test number
    997659807961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,027 miles (+11,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    860690700705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass56,081 miles (+11,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    212289830966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass44,881 miles (+9,692)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    153783914351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,189 miles (+12,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,189 miles
    Test number
    576811895042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,284 miles
    Test number
    517483694074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 EXP

Does LM11 EXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 EXP is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 EXP?
The MOT on LM11 EXP is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 EXP done?
LM11 EXP was recorded at 123,666 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 8,628 miles a year.
Has LM11 EXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 EXP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM11 EXP 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 EXP find?
LM11 EXP passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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