
Volkswagen Golf
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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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