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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 PLJMOT history

LC61 PLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LC61 PLJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,318 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 PLJ
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
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 PLJ was last recorded at 110,318 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 8,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,371 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,947 miles
Average per year
6,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,318 miles
  • 2025 – 101,371 miles
  • 2024 – 94,976 miles
  • 2023 – 90,024 miles
  • 2022 – 87,155 miles
  • 2021 – 83,201 miles
  • 2020 – 78,931 miles
  • 2019 – 69,716 miles
  • 2018 – 58,442 miles
  • 2017 – 49,582 miles
  • 2016 – 39,102 miles
  • 2015 – 29,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,318 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,318 miles (+8,947)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,318 miles
    Test number
    559548468293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,371 miles
    Test number
    745480777326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,371 miles (+6,395)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,371 miles
    Test number
    396665912140
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass94,976 miles (+4,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,976 miles
    Test number
    230979538934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass90,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    661967904055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,024 miles (+2,869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    874014259709
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass87,155 miles (+3,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    308126738419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass83,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,201 miles
    Test number
    341590679646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail83,201 miles (+4,270)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,201 miles
    Test number
    108622660630
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass78,931 miles (+9,215)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,931 miles
    Test number
    561436467981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,716 miles (+11,274)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    481843418926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,442 miles (+8,860)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    337873668630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,582 miles (+10,480)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,582 miles
    Test number
    743218455632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,102 miles (+9,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,102 miles
    Test number
    123688799449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass29,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,524 miles
    Test number
    189471725453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 PLJ

Does LC61 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 PLJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 PLJ?
The MOT on LC61 PLJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 PLJ done?
LC61 PLJ was recorded at 110,318 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 6,888 miles a year.
Has LC61 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 PLJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 PLJ 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 LC61 PLJ find?
LC61 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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