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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LD61 XRMMOT history

LD61 XRM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

LD61 XRM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,499 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XRM was last recorded at 118,499 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 12,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,866 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,633 miles
Average per year
9,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,499 miles
  • 2025 – 105,866 miles
  • 2024 – 94,221 miles
  • 2023 – 81,441 miles
  • 2022 – 75,743 miles
  • 2021 – 68,078 miles
  • 2020 – 62,059 miles
  • 2019 – 54,228 miles
  • 2018 – 42,482 miles
  • 2017 – 31,343 miles
  • 2016 – 22,169 miles
  • 2015 – 13,938 miles
  • 2014 – 6,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,499 miles
  • AdvisoryRear susp arms corroded

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,499 miles (+12,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,499 miles
    Test number
    581080255248
    • AdvisoryRear susp arms corroded
  2. Pass105,866 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,866 miles
    Test number
    687682886988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,838 miles (+11,617)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,838 miles
    Test number
    190118760977
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass94,221 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    819889947045
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail94,221 miles (+12,780)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    256794455706
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass81,441 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,441 miles
    Test number
    369792620147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,743 miles (+7,665)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,743 miles
    Test number
    390000919667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,078 miles (+6,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,078 miles
    Test number
    391875232479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass62,059 miles (+7,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,059 miles
    Test number
    773927318827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass54,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    481116113831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail54,228 miles (+11,746)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    227530598238
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass42,482 miles (+11,139)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    757084385498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,343 miles (+9,174)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,343 miles
    Test number
    639005108774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,169 miles (+8,231)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,169 miles
    Test number
    841824375381
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre wearing bald on inner & outer tread
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre wearing bald on inner & outer tread
  15. Pass13,938 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,938 miles
    Test number
    374952970745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,476 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    6,476 miles
    Test number
    337687884211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail6,363 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,363 miles
    Test number
    155477364226
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LD61 XRM

Does LD61 XRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XRM is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XRM?
The MOT on LD61 XRM is valid until 20 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 XRM done?
LD61 XRM was recorded at 118,499 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 9,370 miles a year.
Has LD61 XRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XRM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD61 XRM 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 XRM find?
LD61 XRM passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear susp arms corroded.

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