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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LD61 XFAMOT history

LD61 XFA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LD61 XFA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,912 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XFA was last recorded at 125,912 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 4,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,298 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,614 miles
Average per year
8,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,912 miles
  • 2025 – 121,298 miles
  • 2024 – 116,164 miles
  • 2023 – 110,923 miles
  • 2021 – 101,476 miles
  • 2020 – 92,863 miles
  • 2019 – 79,039 miles
  • 2018 – 71,944 miles
  • 2017 – 60,940 miles
  • 2016 – 40,863 miles
  • 2015 – 33,567 miles
  • 2014 – 24,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front wiper blades smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,912 miles (+4,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,912 miles
    Test number
    674113175340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass121,298 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,298 miles
    Test number
    643242011951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,164 miles (+5,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,164 miles
    Test number
    949841862870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass110,923 miles (+9,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,923 miles
    Test number
    742632549640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,476 miles (+8,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,476 miles
    Test number
    256928115917
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass92,863 miles (+13,824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    581000507297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,039 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    971149765863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,944 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    754222968045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen not in drivers direct veiw
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
  9. Fail71,933 miles (+10,993)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    142501492765
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
  10. Pass60,940 miles (+20,077)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    816977977195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,863 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    608546036358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,567 miles (+9,514)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,567 miles
    Test number
    752222695064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,053 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,053 miles
    Test number
    835637884277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions too low to register.

Questions about LD61 XFA

Does LD61 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XFA is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XFA?
The MOT on LD61 XFA is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XFA done?
LD61 XFA was recorded at 125,912 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 8,930 miles a year.
Has LD61 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XFA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LD61 XFA 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 XFA find?
LD61 XFA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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