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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM11 HDAMOT history

LM11 HDA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LM11 HDA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
176,408 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 HDA
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
30 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 HDA was last recorded at 176,408 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2020: 146,995 miles, lower than 147,765 miles on 15 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,405 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,408 miles
  • 2025 – 167,255 miles
  • 2024 – 164,067 miles
  • 2023 – 157,399 miles
  • 2022 – 154,261 miles
  • 2021 – 149,704 miles
  • 2020 – 146,995 miles
  • 2019 – 147,765 miles
  • 2018 – 137,266 miles
  • 2017 – 113,312 miles
  • 2016 – 89,448 miles
  • 2015 – 62,493 miles
  • 2014 – 36,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,408 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,408 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    176,408 miles
    Test number
    703470661129
    • MinorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail176,405 miles (+9,150)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,405 miles
    Test number
    786663160357
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,255 miles (+3,188)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    167,255 miles
    Test number
    276211959945
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Side (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass164,067 miles (+6,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    164,067 miles
    Test number
    824226048048
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  5. Pass157,399 miles (+3,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,399 miles
    Test number
    216286265024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass154,261 miles (+4,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,261 miles
    Test number
    640049970731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,704 miles
    Test number
    713138106158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,704 miles (+2,709)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,704 miles
    Test number
    631187642974
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass146,995 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    146,995 miles
    Test number
    681376857421
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail146,995 miles (-770)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,995 miles
    Test number
    463049234739
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut not secure (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass147,765 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,765 miles
    Test number
    198480573984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  12. Fail147,762 miles (+10,496)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,762 miles
    Test number
    683894439475
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  13. Pass137,266 miles (+23,954)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,266 miles
    Test number
    188494253347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,312 miles (+23,864)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,312 miles
    Test number
    967521182227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    297744349533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,448 miles (+26,955)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    589676757400
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass62,493 miles (+25,689)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,493 miles
    Test number
    859612575066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,804 miles
    Test number
    315186674016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 HDA

Does LM11 HDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 HDA is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 HDA?
The MOT on LM11 HDA is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 HDA done?
LM11 HDA was recorded at 176,408 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 11,231 miles a year.
Has LM11 HDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 HDA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 HDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM11 HDA find?
LM11 HDA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 3 more.

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