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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LD61 XHZMOT history

LD61 XHZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 137,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LD61 XHZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,218 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XHZ was last recorded at 137,218 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 15,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,635 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,583 miles
Average per year
9,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,218 miles
  • 2024 – 121,635 miles
  • 2023 – 106,173 miles
  • 2022 – 102,878 miles
  • 2021 – 98,725 miles
  • 2020 – 94,001 miles
  • 2019 – 90,915 miles
  • 2018 – 83,836 miles
  • 2017 – 70,871 miles
  • 2016 – 56,390 miles
  • 2015 – 41,325 miles
  • 2014 – 27,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,218 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,218 miles (+15,583)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,218 miles
    Test number
    5128043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,635 miles (+15,462)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,635 miles
    Test number
    3715114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,173 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    2339772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,878 miles
    Test number
    528806928206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,878 miles (+4,153)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,878 miles
    Test number
    991973857657
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  6. Pass98,725 miles (+4,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,725 miles
    Test number
    607351182553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,001 miles (+3,086)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    383368553837
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass90,915 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,915 miles
    Test number
    611127352477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,836 miles (+12,965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,836 miles
    Test number
    935112608333
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryNearside of steering rack slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge starting to wear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  10. Pass70,871 miles (+14,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    566020267516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass56,390 miles (+15,065)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    527491963950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,325 miles (+14,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,325 miles
    Test number
    908917793557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass27,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,132 miles
    Test number
    716176294285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XHZ

Does LD61 XHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XHZ is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XHZ?
The MOT on LD61 XHZ is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XHZ done?
LD61 XHZ was recorded at 137,218 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,807 miles a year.
Has LD61 XHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XHZ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD61 XHZ 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 XHZ find?
LD61 XHZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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