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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS11 BWUMOT history

LS11 BWU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LS11 BWU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,986 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 BWU
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
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 BWU was last recorded at 52,986 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,694 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,292 miles
Average per year
3,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,986 miles
  • 2025 – 51,694 miles
  • 2024 – 49,426 miles
  • 2023 – 47,563 miles
  • 2022 – 44,986 miles
  • 2021 – 43,379 miles
  • 2020 – 42,304 miles
  • 2019 – 39,529 miles
  • 2018 – 36,896 miles
  • 2017 – 33,633 miles
  • 2016 – 28,227 miles
  • 2015 – 22,025 miles
  • 2014 – 16,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,986 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside and nearside front shock absorbers starting to leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,986 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,986 miles
    Test number
    165553772601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,694 miles
    Test number
    594699577108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail51,692 miles (+2,266)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    541765393144
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass49,426 miles (+1,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,426 miles
    Test number
    112469315495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass47,563 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    178602396626
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass44,986 miles (+1,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,986 miles
    Test number
    466956872902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass43,379 miles (+1,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,379 miles
    Test number
    778053452018
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside complete outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front shock absorbers starting to leak

  8. Pass42,304 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,304 miles
    Test number
    322619728880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,302 miles (+2,773)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,302 miles
    Test number
    685960048789
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop ink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPuncture in offside rear tyre

  10. Pass39,529 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    278548180812
    • AdvisoryFront pads becoming low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front shock absorbers slight misting starting to leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to legal limit

  11. Pass36,896 miles (+3,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,896 miles
    Test number
    682428808011
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front shock absorbers starting to leak

  12. Pass33,633 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,633 miles
    Test number
    903071654142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,227 miles (+6,202)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,227 miles
    Test number
    570711623839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,025 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,025 miles
    Test number
    506751955012
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail22,025 miles (+5,852)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,025 miles
    Test number
    827351455091
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass16,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,173 miles
    Test number
    145370774453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 BWU

Does LS11 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 BWU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 BWU?
The MOT on LS11 BWU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 BWU done?
LS11 BWU was recorded at 52,986 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,042 miles a year.
Has LS11 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 BWU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS11 BWU 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 BWU find?
LS11 BWU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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