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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM11 YCUMOT history

LM11 YCU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LM11 YCU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,801 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 YCU
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 valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 YCU was last recorded at 125,801 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 8,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,154 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,647 miles
Average per year
8,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,801 miles
  • 2025 – 117,154 miles
  • 2024 – 106,739 miles
  • 2023 – 95,732 miles
  • 2022 – 85,629 miles
  • 2021 – 75,667 miles
  • 2020 – 68,075 miles
  • 2019 – 61,936 miles
  • 2018 – 54,611 miles
  • 2017 – 47,931 miles
  • 2016 – 40,754 miles
  • 2015 – 36,392 miles
  • 2014 – 30,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,801 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,801 miles
    Test number
    778185667429
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,801 miles (+8,647)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,801 miles
    Test number
    602266724186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,154 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,154 miles
    Test number
    475691675239
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail117,154 miles (+10,415)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,154 miles
    Test number
    876548399148
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,739 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,739 miles
    Test number
    468032359745
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,739 miles (+11,007)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,739 miles
    Test number
    166820787052
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,732 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    575379194415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail95,732 miles (+10,103)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    255422878135
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,629 miles
    Test number
    252447587817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,629 miles (+9,962)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,629 miles
    Test number
    484562065804
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,667 miles (+7,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    368106596028
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass68,075 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,075 miles
    Test number
    146543856271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,936 miles (+7,325)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    213862298892
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass54,611 miles (+6,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,611 miles
    Test number
    715696576930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Pass47,931 miles (+7,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,931 miles
    Test number
    701013516907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass40,754 miles (+4,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,754 miles
    Test number
    629598114403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  17. Pass36,392 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,392 miles
    Test number
    506994385050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,889 miles
    Test number
    535598494024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 YCU

Does LM11 YCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 YCU is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 YCU?
The MOT on LM11 YCU is valid until 26 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 YCU done?
LM11 YCU was recorded at 125,801 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,068 miles a year.
Has LM11 YCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 YCU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 YCU 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 YCU find?
LM11 YCU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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