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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LE61 ENGMOT history

LE61 ENG is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LE61 ENG white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,945 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE61 ENG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE61 ENG was last recorded at 121,945 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 9,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,874 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,071 miles
Average per year
7,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,945 miles
  • 2024 – 112,874 miles
  • 2023 – 103,753 miles
  • 2022 – 94,762 miles
  • 2021 – 86,567 miles
  • 2020 – 76,810 miles
  • 2019 – 70,958 miles
  • 2018 – 67,760 miles
  • 2017 – 65,327 miles
  • 2016 – 62,062 miles
  • 2015 – 48,741 miles
  • 2014 – 33,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,945 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Nearside Rear tyre tread has tears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre tread has tears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Diesel to clean for meter smoke test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    408433683478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail121,944 miles (+9,070)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,944 miles
    Test number
    967872791930
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ali bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ali bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass112,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    726325013870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,874 miles (+9,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    150313573633
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass103,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,753 miles
    Test number
    805350143582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail103,753 miles (+8,991)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,753 miles
    Test number
    758926222016
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass94,762 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,762 miles
    Test number
    218247542962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,747 miles (+8,180)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    926308606006
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass86,567 miles (+9,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,567 miles
    Test number
    537820118458
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass76,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    997406701348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,810 miles (+5,852)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    960922933292
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass70,958 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    772083513855
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass67,760 miles (+2,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    625940949608
    • AdvisoryRear tires starting to perish
  14. Pass65,327 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    686168033852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,062 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    327645136850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,028 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    887944591223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread has tears
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread has tears
    • AdvisoryDiesel to clean for meter smoke test
  17. Fail62,012 miles (+13,271)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    663524042886
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread has tears
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread has tears
    • AdvisoryDiesel to clean for meter smoke test
  18. Pass48,741 miles (+15,608)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    398717473438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    659228844239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE61 ENG

Does LE61 ENG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE61 ENG is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE61 ENG?
The MOT on LE61 ENG is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE61 ENG done?
LE61 ENG was recorded at 121,945 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,873 miles a year.
Has LE61 ENG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE61 ENG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE61 ENG 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 LE61 ENG find?
LE61 ENG passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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