Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LM11 OTUMOT history
LM11 OTU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 82,855 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,962 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 OTU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 6 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 OTU was last recorded at 82,855 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,504 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,351 miles
- Average per year
- 5,962 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,855 miles
- 2025 – 80,504 miles
- 2023 – 72,682 miles
- 2022 – 64,515 miles
- 2021 – 56,298 miles
- 2020 – 50,609 miles
- 2019 – 43,581 miles
- 2018 – 36,680 miles
- 2017 – 31,535 miles
- 2016 – 24,720 miles
- 2015 – 17,980 miles
- 2014 – 13,314 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,855 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
15 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,855 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 82,855 miles
- Test number
- 721456050457
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fail82,855 miles (+2,351)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,855 miles
- Test number
- 980901942125
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,504 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 80,504 miles
- Test number
- 723193301616
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16V inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail80,504 miles (+7,822)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,504 miles
- Test number
- 811411667236
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16V inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,682 miles (+8,167)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 72,682 miles
- Test number
- 765985395483
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass64,515 miles (+8,217)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 64,515 miles
- Test number
- 261185678499
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass56,298 miles (+5,689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 56,298 miles
- Test number
- 831007840610
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass50,609 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 50,609 miles
- Test number
- 897148924596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,609 miles (+7,028)4 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,609 miles
- Test number
- 362993375005
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass43,581 miles (+6,901)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 43,581 miles
- Test number
- 951986828514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,680 miles (+5,145)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 36,680 miles
- Test number
- 592149547958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,535 miles (+6,815)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 31,535 miles
- Test number
- 831048082394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,720 miles (+6,740)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 24,720 miles
- Test number
- 318002604677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,980 miles (+4,666)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 17,980 miles
- Test number
- 649591025175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 13,314 miles
- Test number
- 727729824170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM11 OTU
- Does LM11 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 OTU is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 OTU?
- The MOT on LM11 OTU is valid until 9 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 OTU done?
- LM11 OTU was recorded at 82,855 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,962 miles a year.
- Has LM11 OTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 OTU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM11 OTU 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 OTU find?
- LM11 OTU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, and 1 more.
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