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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL61 BXYMOT history

LL61 BXY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LL61 BXY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,495 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 BXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 BXY was last recorded at 98,495 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,495 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,495 miles
  • 2025 – 94,269 miles
  • 2024 – 90,091 miles
  • 2023 – 85,817 miles
  • 2022 – 82,396 miles
  • 2021 – 69,549 miles
  • 2020 – 58,160 miles
  • 2019 – 52,304 miles
  • 2018 – 45,590 miles
  • 2016 – 36,091 miles
  • 2015 – 29,826 miles
  • 2014 – 21,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,495 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust bracket on subframe cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,495 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,495 miles
    Test number
    670661480220
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,495 miles (+4,226)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,495 miles
    Test number
    548539664475
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,269 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    226384478925
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,269 miles (+4,178)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    715270839767
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,091 miles
    Test number
    225975327316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail90,090 miles (+4,273)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,090 miles
    Test number
    683070359627
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass85,817 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,817 miles
    Test number
    108631162435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,396 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    674255131646
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket on subframe cracked

  9. Fail82,515 miles (+12,966)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    927499591751
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket on subframe cracked

  10. Pass69,549 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,549 miles
    Test number
    686431813909
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consul (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket on subframe cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror repeater lens broken

  11. Fail69,549 miles (+11,389)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,549 miles
    Test number
    215042701725
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consul (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket on subframe cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror repeater lens broken

  12. Pass58,160 miles (+5,856)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,160 miles
    Test number
    854178374661
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass52,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,304 miles
    Test number
    940141398131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,304 miles (+6,714)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,304 miles
    Test number
    617118198925
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass45,590 miles (+9,499)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    402251682934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,091 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,091 miles
    Test number
    306822601914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 91 V 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail35,837 miles (+6,011)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,837 miles
    Test number
    419419367259
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 91 V 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass29,826 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,826 miles
    Test number
    516718153692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,329 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,329 miles
    Test number
    169735494271
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LL61 BXY

Does LL61 BXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 BXY is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 BXY?
The MOT on LL61 BXY is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 BXY done?
LL61 BXY was recorded at 98,495 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,598 miles a year.
Has LL61 BXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 BXY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 BXY 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 LL61 BXY find?
LL61 BXY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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