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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LP11 WXLMOT history

LP11 WXL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 184,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LP11 WXL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,096 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 WXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 WXL was last recorded at 184,096 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,068 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
12,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,096 miles
  • 2025 – 157,997 miles
  • 2023 – 155,304 miles
  • 2022 – 150,538 miles
  • 2021 – 139,404 miles
  • 2020 – 129,760 miles
  • 2019 – 113,564 miles
  • 2018 – 93,403 miles
  • 2017 – 85,830 miles
  • 2016 – 62,759 miles
  • 2015 – 47,955 miles
  • 2014 – 38,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,096 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,096 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,096 miles
    Test number
    447807291695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail184,068 miles (+26,071)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,068 miles
    Test number
    607497978845
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass157,997 miles (+2,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,997 miles
    Test number
    469878419266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass155,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,304 miles
    Test number
    338548134861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,303 miles (+4,765)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,303 miles
    Test number
    632412587831
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  6. Pass150,538 miles (+11,134)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,538 miles
    Test number
    569210990032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,404 miles
    Test number
    369519921847
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail139,404 miles (+9,644)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,404 miles
    Test number
    963799866485
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass129,760 miles (+16,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,760 miles
    Test number
    618516267314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass113,564 miles (+20,161)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,564 miles
    Test number
    940922125477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,403 miles
    Test number
    378089026177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,403 miles (+7,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,403 miles
    Test number
    604671933753
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass85,830 miles (+23,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    660167856922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass62,759 miles (+14,804)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    401532077887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,955 miles (+9,149)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,955 miles
    Test number
    657616625257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass38,806 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    285171114200
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre wall

Questions about LP11 WXL

Does LP11 WXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 WXL is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 WXL?
The MOT on LP11 WXL is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 WXL done?
LP11 WXL was recorded at 184,096 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 12,692 miles a year.
Has LP11 WXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 WXL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 WXL 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 WXL find?
LP11 WXL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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