
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
R511 VERMOT history
R511 VER is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 122,031 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R511 VER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 24 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R511 VER was last recorded at 122,031 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,031 miles · 6 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,031 miles
- 2025 – 110,711 miles
- 2024 – 102,314 miles
- 2023 – 93,785 miles
- 2022 – 85,898 miles
- 2021 – 78,738 miles
- 2020 – 68,997 miles
- 2019 – 57,800 miles
- 2018 – 47,243 miles
- 2016 – 28,717 miles
- 2015 – 21,284 miles
- 2014 – 16,490 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside 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
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking/perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,031 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 122,031 miles
- Test number
- 519503665570
- MinorOffside Front Outer 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,031 miles (+11,320)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,031 miles
- Test number
- 318042015642
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,711 miles (+163)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 110,711 miles
- Test number
- 890530333855
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail110,548 miles (+8,234)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,548 miles
- Test number
- 578018966527
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass102,314 miles (+192)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 102,314 miles
- Test number
- 702884118719
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail102,122 miles (+8,337)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,122 miles
- Test number
- 592651321978
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,785 miles (+7,887)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 93,785 miles
- Test number
- 634831035818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass85,898 miles (+7,160)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 85,898 miles
- Test number
- 328882965434
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,738 miles (+9,741)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 78,738 miles
- Test number
- 847333312778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 68,997 miles
- Test number
- 576330990776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,981 miles (+11,181)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,981 miles
- Test number
- 429269794710
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass57,800 miles (+10,557)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 57,800 miles
- Test number
- 748041372903
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder showing signs of cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads not visable
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items
Pass47,243 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 47,243 miles
- Test number
- 460416596115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,225 miles (+18,508)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,225 miles
- Test number
- 541345503930
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,717 miles (+7,433)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 28,717 miles
- Test number
- 421290300263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,284 miles (+4,794)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 21,284 miles
- Test number
- 582145775758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 16,490 miles
- Test number
- 358661464445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R511 VER
- Does R511 VER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R511 VER is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R511 VER?
- The MOT on R511 VER is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R511 VER done?
- R511 VER was recorded at 122,031 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 9,137 miles a year.
- Has R511 VER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R511 VER has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on R511 VER 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 R511 VER find?
- R511 VER passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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