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Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR11 KOUMOT history

LR11 KOU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LR11 KOU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,025 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 KOU
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
18 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 KOU was last recorded at 88,025 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,919 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
5,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,025 miles
  • 2025 – 82,150 miles
  • 2024 – 75,195 miles
  • 2023 – 69,629 miles
  • 2022 – 65,019 miles
  • 2021 – 59,547 miles
  • 2020 – 55,364 miles
  • 2019 – 47,924 miles
  • 2018 – 40,901 miles
  • 2017 – 34,372 miles
  • 2016 – 27,744 miles
  • 2015 – 22,887 miles
  • 2014 – 18,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,025 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive - advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes worn/poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade efficiency poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside front seatbelt damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front tyres worn on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside front shock absorber damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear tyres perished and worn below 1.6mm on inner edges - advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,025 miles (+106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,025 miles
    Test number
    625443005157
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive - advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes worn/poor
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade efficiency poor
  2. Fail87,919 miles (+5,769)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,919 miles
    Test number
    998634751743
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive - advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes worn/poor
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc overheated
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade efficiency poor
  3. Pass82,150 miles (+198)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,150 miles
    Test number
    996109235703
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryFull underside inspection prevented by undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryOil seepage
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and worn below 1.6mm on inner edges - advise replacement
  4. Fail81,952 miles (+6,757)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,952 miles
    Test number
    829904906470
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryFull underside inspection prevented by undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryOil seepage
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and worn below 1.6mm on inner edges - advise replacement
  5. Pass75,195 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,195 miles
    Test number
    469887840907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall small chunk from not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower suspension has surface rust
  6. Fail75,195 miles (+5,566)1 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,195 miles
    Test number
    247910514681
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking to excess (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall small chunk from not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower suspension has surface rust
  7. Pass69,629 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    837882062930
    • AdvisoryFull underside inspection prevented by undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
  8. Fail69,627 miles (+4,608)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,627 miles
    Test number
    972986810507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges and outer edges are worn - advise replacement soon
    • AdvisoryFull underside inspection prevented by undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight bind at offside rear wheel
  9. Pass65,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    671298951679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail65,019 miles (+5,472)2 major3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    604383844330
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass59,547 miles (+4,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,547 miles
    Test number
    694205707785
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber damp
  12. Pass55,364 miles (+7,440)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,364 miles
    Test number
    840171237289
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • 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 Benefit of the doubt given. (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass47,924 miles (+7,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    650281829056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass40,901 miles (+6,529)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,901 miles
    Test number
    543095540304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread worn inside and outside edges
  15. Pass34,372 miles (+6,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    474152518162
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres wearing thin on inner edge
  16. Pass27,744 miles (+4,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,744 miles
    Test number
    122902021865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect adult seat belt fully
  17. Pass22,887 miles (+4,311)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,887 miles
    Test number
    768644135017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • NoteUnable to see rear inner brake pads
  18. Pass18,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    18,576 miles
    Test number
    917953044097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 KOU

Does LR11 KOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 KOU is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 KOU?
The MOT on LR11 KOU is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 KOU done?
LR11 KOU was recorded at 88,025 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,773 miles a year.
Has LR11 KOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 KOU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR11 KOU 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 LR11 KOU find?
LR11 KOU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front hydraulic leak, but not excessive - advise investigation; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; front suspension arm rear bushes worn/poor, and 1 more.

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