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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR11 GXFMOT history

LR11 GXF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LR11 GXF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
175,003 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 GXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 GXF was last recorded at 175,003 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 17,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2016: 52,197 miles, lower than 379,789 miles on 4 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,774 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
17,229 miles
Average per year
12,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,003 miles
  • 2025 – 157,774 miles
  • 2024 – 147,310 miles
  • 2023 – 136,984 miles
  • 2022 – 123,630 miles
  • 2021 – 113,959 miles
  • 2020 – 107,453 miles
  • 2019 – 96,075 miles
  • 2018 – 82,934 miles
  • 2017 – 69,098 miles
  • 2016 – 52,197 miles
  • 2015 – 379,789 miles
  • 2014 – 25,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,003 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,003 miles (+17,229)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    175,003 miles
    Test number
    170646707286
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,774 miles (+10,464)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,774 miles
    Test number
    151348661465
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,310 miles (+10,326)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,310 miles
    Test number
    125770857479
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,984 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,984 miles
    Test number
    674664777196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,963 miles (+45)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,963 miles
    Test number
    538877209809
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box exhaust box leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  6. Fail136,918 miles (+13,288)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,918 miles
    Test number
    552621305234
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer output pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass123,630 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,630 miles
    Test number
    394678711903
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged

  8. Fail123,630 miles (+9,671)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,630 miles
    Test number
    574493126975
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged

  9. Pass113,959 miles (+6,506)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,959 miles
    Test number
    208744826229
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass107,453 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    296110994717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail107,451 miles (+11,376)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,451 miles
    Test number
    890843376640
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass96,075 miles (+13,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    283896248422
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished

  13. Pass82,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    531978848683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,933 miles (+13,835)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,933 miles
    Test number
    392788910357
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisorySlight leak nearside rear shock absorber

  15. Pass69,098 miles (+16,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,098 miles
    Test number
    638504694500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,197 miles (-327,592)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,197 miles
    Test number
    376922767036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass379,789 miles (+354,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    379,789 miles
    Test number
    186793265090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass25,012 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,012 miles
    Test number
    148520284453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished

  19. Fail25,012 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,012 miles
    Test number
    599500784032
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished

Questions about LR11 GXF

Does LR11 GXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 GXF is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 GXF?
The MOT on LR11 GXF is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 GXF done?
LR11 GXF was recorded at 175,003 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 12,250 miles a year.
Has LR11 GXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 GXF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR11 GXF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR11 GXF find?
LR11 GXF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear, and 1 more.

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