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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LD61 XEWMOT history

LD61 XEW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LD61 XEW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,015 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XEW was last recorded at 116,015 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,227 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,788 miles
Average per year
4,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,015 miles
  • 2025 – 114,227 miles
  • 2024 – 112,225 miles
  • 2023 – 109,654 miles
  • 2022 – 107,646 miles
  • 2021 – 106,494 miles
  • 2020 – 104,762 miles
  • 2019 – 98,915 miles
  • 2018 – 91,198 miles
  • 2017 – 84,374 miles
  • 2016 – 76,807 miles
  • 2015 – 69,075 miles
  • 2014 – 60,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,015 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm and worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,015 miles (+1,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,015 miles
    Test number
    296776660926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass114,227 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,227 miles
    Test number
    513678594044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,210 miles (+1,985)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,210 miles
    Test number
    191741263873
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass112,225 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,225 miles
    Test number
    349713883282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,654 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,654 miles
    Test number
    444607702503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail109,632 miles (+1,986)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,632 miles
    Test number
    330145800680
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass107,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,646 miles
    Test number
    826146353242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,646 miles (+1,152)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,646 miles
    Test number
    260978122003
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Landsail 205/55 R16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass106,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,494 miles
    Test number
    443232216746
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail106,494 miles (+1,732)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,494 miles
    Test number
    686436500868
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass104,762 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,762 miles
    Test number
    606113083057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Fail104,762 miles (+5,847)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,762 miles
    Test number
    432975107792
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass98,915 miles (+7,717)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,915 miles
    Test number
    183607182819
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass91,198 miles (+6,824)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    941746622528
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. Pass84,374 miles (+7,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    109805424368
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  16. Pass76,807 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    935998699447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,075 miles (+8,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    730236688584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,659 miles
    Test number
    718500374247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XEW

Does LD61 XEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XEW is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XEW?
The MOT on LD61 XEW is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XEW done?
LD61 XEW was recorded at 116,015 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,676 miles a year.
Has LD61 XEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XEW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD61 XEW 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 LD61 XEW find?
LD61 XEW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.

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