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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LP11 WNJMOT history

LP11 WNJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 186,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LP11 WNJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
186,096 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 WNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 WNJ was last recorded at 186,096 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,423 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,673 miles
Average per year
12,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,096 miles
  • 2025 – 180,423 miles
  • 2024 – 173,949 miles
  • 2023 – 168,089 miles
  • 2022 – 160,328 miles
  • 2021 – 153,244 miles
  • 2020 – 148,196 miles
  • 2019 – 140,006 miles
  • 2018 – 113,679 miles
  • 2017 – 88,615 miles
  • 2016 – 61,306 miles
  • 2015 – 53,631 miles
  • 2014 – 38,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,096 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    186,096 miles
    Test number
    810230797669
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,096 miles (+5,673)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,096 miles
    Test number
    170600046578
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened blue (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,423 miles (+6,474)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    180,423 miles
    Test number
    112961488147
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,949 miles (+5,860)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,949 miles
    Test number
    664085634413
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,089 miles
    Test number
    387265738944
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,088 miles (+7,760)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,088 miles
    Test number
    655300100169
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 r16 91h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  7. Pass160,328 miles (+7,084)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,328 miles
    Test number
    284930136026
    • MinorNearside 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. Pass153,244 miles (+5,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,244 miles
    Test number
    962767889615
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,196 miles (+8,190)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,196 miles
    Test number
    536022911371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,006 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,006 miles
    Test number
    754153153947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail140,006 miles (+26,327)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,006 miles
    Test number
    354865109232
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass113,679 miles (+25,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,679 miles
    Test number
    449606880726
    • 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)

  13. Pass88,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    269416027717
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamps badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly perished.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail88,615 miles (+27,309)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    632640087659
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamps badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly perished.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,306 miles (+7,675)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    374937555800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,631 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    679977815214
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail53,631 miles (+15,141)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    136836115231
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass38,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,490 miles
    Test number
    239363024282
    • 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 WNJ

Does LP11 WNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 WNJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 WNJ?
The MOT on LP11 WNJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 WNJ done?
LP11 WNJ was recorded at 186,096 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 12,751 miles a year.
Has LP11 WNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 WNJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 WNJ 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 WNJ find?
LP11 WNJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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