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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

V11 DNAMOT history

V11 DNA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 37,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V11 DNA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
37,509 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 DNA was last recorded at 37,509 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,296 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,213 miles
Average per year
2,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,509 miles
  • 2025 – 36,296 miles
  • 2024 – 35,027 miles
  • 2023 – 33,777 miles
  • 2022 – 31,610 miles
  • 2021 – 29,767 miles
  • 2020 – 28,139 miles
  • 2019 – 25,643 miles
  • 2018 – 22,591 miles
  • 2017 – 20,007 miles
  • 2016 – 16,383 miles
  • 2015 – 12,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,509 miles (+1,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    37,509 miles
    Test number
    946170513091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass36,296 miles (+195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    421509757716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail36,101 miles (+1,074)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    397916418042
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts in side wall 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass35,027 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,027 miles
    Test number
    208085655803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,777 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    269334404755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,610 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    529330707958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,767 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    29,767 miles
    Test number
    810540701851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,139 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,139 miles
    Test number
    989190608910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,372 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,372 miles
    Test number
    706373625175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,643 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    855381587617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,591 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    545156160999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,007 miles (+3,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    924538652244
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel cap has small split
  13. Pass16,383 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,383 miles
    Test number
    236072191797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,920 miles
    Test number
    647414035026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,920 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,920 miles
    Test number
    889444935039
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V11 DNA

Does V11 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 DNA is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 DNA?
The MOT on V11 DNA is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 DNA done?
V11 DNA was recorded at 37,509 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,103 miles a year.
Has V11 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 DNA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V11 DNA 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 V11 DNA find?
V11 DNA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged.

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