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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LD61 XFFMOT history

LD61 XFF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LD61 XFF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,188 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XFF was last recorded at 169,188 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,093 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,095 miles
Average per year
9,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,188 miles
  • 2025 – 166,093 miles
  • 2024 – 158,480 miles
  • 2023 – 151,803 miles
  • 2022 – 135,380 miles
  • 2021 – 119,489 miles
  • 2020 – 111,271 miles
  • 2019 – 99,313 miles
  • 2018 – 90,368 miles
  • 2017 – 78,391 miles
  • 2015 – 64,027 miles
  • 2014 – 53,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,188 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,188 miles
    Test number
    479297415187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,188 miles (+3,095)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,188 miles
    Test number
    426113293218
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass166,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    166,093 miles
    Test number
    992396640004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail166,093 miles (+7,613)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,093 miles
    Test number
    925986604052
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass158,480 miles (+269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,480 miles
    Test number
    345900358397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  6. Fail158,211 miles (+6,408)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,211 miles
    Test number
    711104917797
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  7. Pass151,803 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,803 miles
    Test number
    936017696861
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail151,595 miles (+16,215)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,595 miles
    Test number
    130714231097
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass135,380 miles (+192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,380 miles
    Test number
    451873549127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail135,188 miles (+15,699)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,188 miles
    Test number
    931888694736
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass119,489 miles (+8,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,489 miles
    Test number
    786305775538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,271 miles (+11,958)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,271 miles
    Test number
    378215359742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,313 miles (+8,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    868240198703
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass90,368 miles (+11,977)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,368 miles
    Test number
    617286149480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    305145987626
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 70% worn
  16. Fail78,391 miles (+14,364)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    359586406794
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 70% worn
  17. Pass64,027 miles (+10,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,027 miles
    Test number
    392719187689
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine covers
  18. Pass53,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,407 miles
    Test number
    447761504376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XFF

Does LD61 XFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XFF is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XFF?
The MOT on LD61 XFF is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XFF done?
LD61 XFF was recorded at 169,188 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 9,769 miles a year.
Has LD61 XFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XFF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD61 XFF 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 XFF find?
LD61 XFF passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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