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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS11 BUWMOT history

LS11 BUW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LS11 BUW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,356 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 BUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 BUW was last recorded at 95,356 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,355 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,356 miles
  • 2025 – 88,234 miles
  • 2024 – 81,106 miles
  • 2023 – 73,910 miles
  • 2022 – 69,011 miles
  • 2021 – 66,558 miles
  • 2020 – 63,007 miles
  • 2019 – 56,362 miles
  • 2018 – 49,980 miles
  • 2017 – 43,750 miles
  • 2016 – 38,409 miles
  • 2015 – 33,407 miles
  • 2014 – 24,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,356 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,356 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,356 miles
    Test number
    805339942904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
  2. Fail95,355 miles (+7,121)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    344972925483
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
  3. Pass88,234 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,234 miles
    Test number
    279479127255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail88,233 miles (+7,127)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,233 miles
    Test number
    436411032725
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror led unit not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass81,106 miles (+7,196)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    393250842716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass73,910 miles (+4,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,910 miles
    Test number
    276213702239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass69,011 miles (+2,453)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,011 miles
    Test number
    755406106932
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut is weak
  8. Pass66,558 miles (+3,551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,558 miles
    Test number
    455406343905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass63,007 miles (+6,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,007 miles
    Test number
    295105179054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass56,362 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,362 miles
    Test number
    546982250199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,980 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,980 miles
    Test number
    949446290704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,750 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    660737267121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,409 miles (+5,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,409 miles
    Test number
    627058220316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing crack
  14. Pass33,407 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,407 miles
    Test number
    735179675066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,779 miles
    Test number
    769456064023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 BUW

Does LS11 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 BUW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 BUW?
The MOT on LS11 BUW is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 BUW done?
LS11 BUW was recorded at 95,356 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,648 miles a year.
Has LS11 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 BUW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS11 BUW 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 LS11 BUW find?
LS11 BUW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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