Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LP11 UMLMOT history
LP11 UML is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,451 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 170,451 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP11 UML
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 8 Aug 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP11 UML was last recorded at 170,451 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 17,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,147 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,304 miles
- Average per year
- 10,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,451 miles
- 2025 – 153,147 miles
- 2024 – 133,812 miles
- 2023 – 113,656 miles
- 2022 – 98,417 miles
- 2021 – 90,576 miles
- 2020 – 83,739 miles
- 2019 – 76,502 miles
- 2018 – 68,769 miles
- 2017 – 61,211 miles
- 2016 – 49,877 miles
- 2015 – 45,837 miles
- 2014 – 39,204 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,451 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody components corroding
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,451 miles (+17,304)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 170,451 miles
- Test number
- 823763410110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody components corroding
Pass153,147 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 153,147 miles
- Test number
- 446472657982
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail153,147 miles (+19,335)1 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,147 miles
- Test number
- 648731575679
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,812 miles (+20,156)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 133,812 miles
- Test number
- 272641705929
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,656 miles (+15,239)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 113,656 miles
- Test number
- 950153311730
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems moved from boot into car to facilitate inspection
Pass98,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 98,417 miles
- Test number
- 873053515500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,417 miles (+7,841)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,417 miles
- Test number
- 137592303843
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNail o/s/r tyre
- AdvisoryO/s mirror held on with tape
Pass90,576 miles (+6,837)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 90,576 miles
- Test number
- 617018152548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,739 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,739 miles
- Test number
- 227640999606
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail83,739 miles (+7,237)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,739 miles
- Test number
- 915851437632
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,502 miles (+7,733)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,502 miles
- Test number
- 665357581798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,769 miles (+7,558)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,769 miles
- Test number
- 167868166342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass61,211 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 61,211 miles
- Test number
- 438599866806
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight perishing
Fail61,211 miles (+15)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,211 miles
- Test number
- 757466889572
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight perishing
Fail61,196 miles (+11,319)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,196 miles
- Test number
- 851251633932
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass49,877 miles (+4,040)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 49,877 miles
- Test number
- 131709592430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 45,837 miles
- Test number
- 405415415283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,837 miles (+6,633)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,837 miles
- Test number
- 247658605212
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass39,204 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 39,204 miles
- Test number
- 636075994133
- 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)
Questions about LP11 UML
- Does LP11 UML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 UML is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP11 UML?
- The MOT on LP11 UML is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP11 UML done?
- LP11 UML was recorded at 170,451 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 10,865 miles a year.
- Has LP11 UML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP11 UML has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP11 UML 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 LP11 UML find?
- LP11 UML passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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