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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LL61 DCFMOT history

LL61 DCF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 125,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LL61 DCF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,968 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 DCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 DCF was last recorded at 125,968 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,898 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,070 miles
Average per year
7,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,968 miles
  • 2025 – 122,898 miles
  • 2024 – 120,384 miles
  • 2023 – 114,817 miles
  • 2022 – 106,525 miles
  • 2021 – 99,280 miles
  • 2020 – 93,364 miles
  • 2018 – 80,522 miles
  • 2017 – 71,230 miles
  • 2016 – 59,152 miles
  • 2015 – 48,822 miles
  • 2014 – 44,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,968 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,968 miles (+3,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,968 miles
    Test number
    853319727757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass122,898 miles (+2,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,898 miles
    Test number
    300748344881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass120,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    823658733322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,384 miles (+5,567)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    134907393814
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass114,817 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,817 miles
    Test number
    732943386566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail114,536 miles (+8,011)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,536 miles
    Test number
    384017489127
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass106,525 miles (+7,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,525 miles
    Test number
    799476859363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,280 miles (+5,916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,280 miles
    Test number
    221287161954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres - tread low 3mm
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in offside rear inner sidewall
  9. Pass93,364 miles (+12,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    898504990266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass80,522 miles (+9,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    462337418082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass71,230 miles (+12,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    170037212544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine pans
    • AdvisoryTested wet
  12. Pass59,152 miles (+10,330)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    453643238163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,822 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    164610489944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,114 miles
    Test number
    488982044364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 DCF

Does LL61 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 DCF is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 DCF?
The MOT on LL61 DCF is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 DCF done?
LL61 DCF was recorded at 125,968 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,335 miles a year.
Has LL61 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 DCF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL61 DCF 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 DCF find?
LL61 DCF passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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