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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM11 YCOMOT history

LM11 YCO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 200,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

LM11 YCO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
200,849 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 YCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 YCO was last recorded at 200,849 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 7,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,846 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,003 miles
Average per year
15,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,849 miles
  • 2024 – 193,846 miles
  • 2023 – 178,971 miles
  • 2022 – 165,629 miles
  • 2021 – 148,166 miles
  • 2020 – 130,966 miles
  • 2019 – 101,515 miles
  • 2018 – 73,036 miles
  • 2017 – 70,577 miles
  • 2016 – 61,378 miles
  • 2015 – 48,585 miles
  • 2014 – 36,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,849 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,849 miles (+7,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    200,849 miles
    Test number
    832616724483
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass193,846 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    193,846 miles
    Test number
    903925880619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail193,839 miles (+14,868)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,839 miles
    Test number
    589308592018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake poor performance
  4. Pass178,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,971 miles
    Test number
    289166240370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dirt cover adrift
  5. Fail178,971 miles (+13,342)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,971 miles
    Test number
    970419837929
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dirt cover adrift
  6. Pass165,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,629 miles
    Test number
    563954476078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail165,629 miles (+17,463)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,629 miles
    Test number
    472542531685
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass148,166 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,166 miles
    Test number
    802523047306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,163 miles (+17,197)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,163 miles
    Test number
    414591956776
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass130,966 miles (+29,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,966 miles
    Test number
    489828228294
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass101,515 miles (+28,479)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,515 miles
    Test number
    741842937018
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
  12. Pass73,036 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,036 miles
    Test number
    293597527678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,577 miles (+9,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,577 miles
    Test number
    631278752982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass61,378 miles (+12,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    156408107374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass48,585 miles (+12,283)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,585 miles
    Test number
    918746045118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront winscreen cracked along bottom not in drivers view
  16. Pass36,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    359686224153
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM11 YCO

Does LM11 YCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 YCO expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 YCO?
The MOT on LM11 YCO expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 YCO done?
LM11 YCO was recorded at 200,849 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 15,355 miles a year.
Has LM11 YCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 YCO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 YCO 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 YCO find?
LM11 YCO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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