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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LP11 XLAMOT history

LP11 XLA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LP11 XLA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
88,848 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 XLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 XLA was last recorded at 88,848 miles on 29 May 2026, 11,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,834 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,014 miles
Average per year
6,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,848 miles
  • 2025 – 77,834 miles
  • 2024 – 69,278 miles
  • 2023 – 61,774 miles
  • 2022 – 57,425 miles
  • 2021 – 50,619 miles
  • 2020 – 46,064 miles
  • 2019 – 38,473 miles
  • 2018 – 29,082 miles
  • 2017 – 20,906 miles
  • 2016 – 17,917 miles
  • 2015 – 15,833 miles
  • 2014 – 13,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear spring arms corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

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.

  • Exhaust sleeve corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,848 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    750391278259
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring arms corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  2. Fail88,848 miles (+11,014)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    718011390475
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring arms corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  3. Pass77,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,834 miles
    Test number
    778802355988
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded

  4. Fail77,834 miles (+8,556)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,834 miles
    Test number
    610024338829
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded

  5. Pass69,278 miles (+7,504)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,278 miles
    Test number
    860641283334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,774 miles
    Test number
    816680191916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,774 miles (+4,349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,774 miles
    Test number
    423783992627
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,425 miles (+6,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    57,425 miles
    Test number
    611139612646
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm & cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape & cracking

  9. Pass50,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    654136508107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail50,619 miles (+4,555)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    148218584193
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass46,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    558483533868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,064 miles (+7,591)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    709815077648
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened red showing signs of excess heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass38,473 miles (+9,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,473 miles
    Test number
    415451163507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass29,082 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,082 miles
    Test number
    253383239718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,906 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,906 miles
    Test number
    144627655321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,917 miles
    Test number
    730277803511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,917 miles (+2,084)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,917 miles
    Test number
    348212863629
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close to legal limit

  18. Pass15,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,833 miles
    Test number
    676666055131
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on shoulders

  19. Fail15,833 miles (+2,808)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,833 miles
    Test number
    258806255485
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on shoulders

  20. Pass13,025 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,025 miles
    Test number
    486407364158
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn shoulders low
    • NoteRear wiper smearing

Questions about LP11 XLA

Does LP11 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 XLA is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 XLA?
The MOT on LP11 XLA is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 XLA done?
LP11 XLA was recorded at 88,848 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,345 miles a year.
Has LP11 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 XLA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 XLA 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 XLA find?
LP11 XLA passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 4 advisories: both rear spring arms corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi split; engine oil leak, and 1 more.

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