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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM11 RTUMOT history

LM11 RTU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 221,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LM11 RTU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
221,160 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 RTU
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
19 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 RTU was last recorded at 221,160 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 14,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
206,386 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14,774 miles
Average per year
12,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,160 miles
  • 2025 – 206,386 miles
  • 2024 – 193,088 miles
  • 2023 – 176,300 miles
  • 2022 – 162,037 miles
  • 2021 – 149,203 miles
  • 2020 – 141,452 miles
  • 2019 – 132,107 miles
  • 2018 – 125,300 miles
  • 2017 – 119,511 miles
  • 2016 – 114,444 miles
  • 2015 – 101,595 miles
  • 2014 – 74,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,160 miles (+14,774)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    221,160 miles
    Test number
    813867482661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass206,386 miles (+13,298)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    206,386 miles
    Test number
    730473363284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass193,088 miles (+16,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    193,088 miles
    Test number
    965281799143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass176,300 miles (+14,263)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    176,300 miles
    Test number
    583106586295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,037 miles (+12,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,037 miles
    Test number
    826400932392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass149,203 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,203 miles
    Test number
    237059231895
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermittent fault with leds/lens defective (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorTowbar obstructing the registration plate still able to read registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush starting to debond/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm/3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 205 55 16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush starting to debond/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail149,203 miles (+7,751)3 dangerous6 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,203 miles
    Test number
    341156747855
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre sleeve breaking away loose can come insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding possible caliper (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTowbar obstructing the registration plate still able to read registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discolour red (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush starting to debond/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm/3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 205 55 16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush starting to debond/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass141,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    141,452 miles
    Test number
    429941091085
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded and insecure BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryWear in n/s/r anti roll bar link

  9. Fail141,452 miles (+9,345)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,452 miles
    Test number
    118332683650
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded and insecure BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryWear in n/s/r anti roll bar link

  10. Pass132,107 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,107 miles
    Test number
    227642822250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,300 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,300 miles
    Test number
    112862059802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,511 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,511 miles
    Test number
    215265698039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,444 miles (+12,849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,444 miles
    Test number
    602822561378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,595 miles (+26,677)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    608353035139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  15. Pass74,918 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,918 miles
    Test number
    328012814139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM11 RTU

Does LM11 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 RTU is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 RTU?
The MOT on LM11 RTU is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 RTU done?
LM11 RTU was recorded at 221,160 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 12,033 miles a year.
Has LM11 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 RTU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LM11 RTU 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 RTU find?
LM11 RTU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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