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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,596 cc

LM11 YCYMOT history

LM11 YCY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LM11 YCY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,340 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 YCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 YCY was last recorded at 139,340 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 13,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,567 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,773 miles
Average per year
8,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,340 miles
  • 2025 – 125,567 miles
  • 2024 – 120,060 miles
  • 2023 – 111,941 miles
  • 2022 – 101,654 miles
  • 2021 – 90,133 miles
  • 2020 – 81,605 miles
  • 2019 – 73,851 miles
  • 2018 – 64,864 miles
  • 2017 – 56,142 miles
  • 2016 – 46,689 miles
  • 2015 – 41,044 miles
  • 2014 – 33,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,340 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,340 miles (+13,773)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,340 miles
    Test number
    755341015584
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass125,567 miles (+5,507)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    219695049283
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass120,060 miles (+8,119)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,060 miles
    Test number
    161738795764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,941 miles
    Test number
    996003014356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail111,941 miles (+10,287)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,941 miles
    Test number
    814888226564
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,654 miles (+137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,654 miles
    Test number
    689647039118
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail101,517 miles (+11,384)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,517 miles
    Test number
    925741185064
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass90,133 miles (+8,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    686474383997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    797996093919
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  10. Fail81,605 miles (+7,754)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    628808635974
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  11. Pass73,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    747976449771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,851 miles (+1,858)4 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    156406866763
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,993 miles (+7,129)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    71,993 miles
    Test number
    420491833316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth very low, also wearing badly on inner edge. No cords showing but will be soon. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly on inner edge. No cords showing yet, but will be soon. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underside of vehicle from front to back.

  14. Pass64,864 miles (+8,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,864 miles
    Test number
    480036393992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn at inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn

  15. Pass56,142 miles (+9,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,142 miles
    Test number
    470419585353
    • 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)

  16. Pass46,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,689 miles
    Test number
    191333750996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,689 miles (+5,645)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,689 miles
    Test number
    783444169529
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

  18. Pass41,044 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    277645625127
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail41,044 miles (+7,321)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    128915125107
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass33,723 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,723 miles
    Test number
    988208024133
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM11 YCY

Does LM11 YCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 YCY is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 YCY?
The MOT on LM11 YCY is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 YCY done?
LM11 YCY was recorded at 139,340 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,495 miles a year.
Has LM11 YCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 YCY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM11 YCY 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 YCY find?
LM11 YCY passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.; general underbody corrosion., and 1 more.

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