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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LD61 XJLMOT history

LD61 XJL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LD61 XJL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,844 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XJL was last recorded at 99,844 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,230 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,614 miles
Average per year
5,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,844 miles
  • 2025 – 98,230 miles
  • 2024 – 95,593 miles
  • 2022 – 88,626 miles
  • 2021 – 84,383 miles
  • 2019 – 79,700 miles
  • 2018 – 72,997 miles
  • 2017 – 60,684 miles
  • 2016 – 54,146 miles
  • 2015 – 45,852 miles
  • 2014 – 36,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,844 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,844 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,844 miles
    Test number
    225679146844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,230 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    899636575703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,593 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,593 miles
    Test number
    800982543902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,626 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,626 miles
    Test number
    686298972302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass85,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    176237639286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,688 miles (+1,305)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    577627372174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,383 miles (+4,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    685992291520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    637000379207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,700 miles (+6,703)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    831396370514
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass72,997 miles (+12,313)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,997 miles
    Test number
    998626881146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,684 miles (+6,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    766647507110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass54,146 miles (+8,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,146 miles
    Test number
    752759966149
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass45,852 miles (+8,860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,852 miles
    Test number
    675216795125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,992 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,992 miles
    Test number
    955640234347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,673 miles
    Test number
    505890714326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XJL

Does LD61 XJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XJL is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XJL?
The MOT on LD61 XJL is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XJL done?
LD61 XJL was recorded at 99,844 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
Has LD61 XJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XJL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LD61 XJL 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 XJL find?
LD61 XJL passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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