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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR11 KOVMOT history

LR11 KOV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LR11 KOV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,232 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 KOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 KOV was last recorded at 126,232 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 5,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,425 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,807 miles
Average per year
9,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,232 miles
  • 2024 – 120,382 miles
  • 2023 – 94,984 miles
  • 2022 – 77,700 miles
  • 2020 – 66,137 miles
  • 2019 – 63,451 miles
  • 2018 – 43,681 miles
  • 2016 – 27,970 miles
  • 2015 – 23,137 miles
  • 2014 – 18,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,232 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,232 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,232 miles
    Test number
    714940394803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,232 miles (+5,807)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,232 miles
    Test number
    529792500874
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing 2 missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,425 miles (+43)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    952248940236
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail120,382 miles (+10,403)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,382 miles
    Test number
    763900948712
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,979 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    464057485498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail109,942 miles (+14,958)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,942 miles
    Test number
    569918265311
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass94,984 miles (+17,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    242517239135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass77,700 miles (+11,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    675597915086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass66,137 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    676871706747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail66,124 miles (+2,673)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,124 miles
    Test number
    348068233832
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass63,451 miles (+10,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    526493996225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass52,805 miles (+9,124)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    659277527686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,681 miles (+15,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,681 miles
    Test number
    561087076297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass27,970 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,970 miles
    Test number
    481418921420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,137 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,137 miles
    Test number
    897092525047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,060 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,060 miles
    Test number
    155311834467
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass18,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,060 miles
    Test number
    175121934401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 KOV

Does LR11 KOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 KOV is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 KOV?
The MOT on LR11 KOV is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 KOV done?
LR11 KOV was recorded at 126,232 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,120 miles a year.
Has LR11 KOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 KOV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR11 KOV 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 KOV find?
LR11 KOV passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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