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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM11 YCSMOT history

LM11 YCS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

LM11 YCS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
149,584 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 YCS
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
9 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 YCS was last recorded at 149,584 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,581 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,584 miles
  • 2024 – 136,817 miles
  • 2023 – 124,380 miles
  • 2022 – 111,961 miles
  • 2021 – 85,677 miles
  • 2020 – 78,512 miles
  • 2019 – 72,535 miles
  • 2018 – 65,766 miles
  • 2017 – 58,028 miles
  • 2016 – 49,905 miles
  • 2015 – 39,689 miles
  • 2014 – 31,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,584 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Conrtol arm/spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,584 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,584 miles
    Test number
    865446005541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Conrtol arm/spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail149,581 miles (+12,764)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,581 miles
    Test number
    422069073946
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Control arm/spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Conrtol arm/spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass136,817 miles (+12,437)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,817 miles
    Test number
    629377843331
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulders of both rear worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass124,380 miles (+12,419)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,380 miles
    Test number
    266727956707
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass111,961 miles (+26,284)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    490843061009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,677 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,677 miles
    Test number
    617473895996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail85,671 miles (+7,159)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    328119020350
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryScrew in nearside rear tyre
  8. Pass78,512 miles (+5,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,512 miles
    Test number
    401216455761
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front and OSR (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass72,535 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    973090156129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has 3mm tread depth left.
  10. Fail72,532 miles (+6,766)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,532 miles
    Test number
    758911885493
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F and N/S/R tyres have just under 3mm tread depth left.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass65,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    192666874654
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail65,766 miles (+7,738)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    147375385133
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass58,028 miles (+8,123)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,028 miles
    Test number
    706542553881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,905 miles (+10,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,905 miles
    Test number
    553601007926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass39,689 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,689 miles
    Test number
    905568615122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,786 miles
    Test number
    705179214112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 YCS

Does LM11 YCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 YCS expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 YCS?
The MOT on LM11 YCS expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 YCS done?
LM11 YCS was recorded at 149,584 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 10,393 miles a year.
Has LM11 YCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 YCS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 YCS 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 YCS find?
LM11 YCS passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive conrtol arm/spring holder; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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