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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL61 EBUMOT history

LL61 EBU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 149,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LL61 EBU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,548 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 EBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 EBU was last recorded at 149,548 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,548 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,548 miles
  • 2025 – 133,661 miles
  • 2024 – 122,350 miles
  • 2023 – 103,223 miles
  • 2022 – 98,539 miles
  • 2021 – 90,319 miles
  • 2020 – 80,803 miles
  • 2019 – 71,189 miles
  • 2018 – 61,646 miles
  • 2017 – 46,254 miles
  • 2016 – 36,801 miles
  • 2015 – 34,255 miles
  • 2014 – 24,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,548 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen in Frit area behind interior mirror outside windscreen wiper swept areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav BracketRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack at top centre of windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,548 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,548 miles
    Test number
    330956512532
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen in Frit area behind interior mirror outside windscreen wiper swept area
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail149,548 miles (+15,887)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,548 miles
    Test number
    466753273894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen in Frit area behind interior mirror outside windscreen wiper swept area
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass133,661 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,661 miles
    Test number
    805414186324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack at top centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail133,657 miles (+711)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,657 miles
    Test number
    229994637814
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack at top centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded
  5. Fail132,946 miles (+10,596)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,946 miles
    Test number
    672075453140
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass122,350 miles (+19,127)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,350 miles
    Test number
    338938132026
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake pad worn down close to the wear indicator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass103,223 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,223 miles
    Test number
    943635720919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,539 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,539 miles
    Test number
    330594987680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,319 miles (+9,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,319 miles
    Test number
    768308820437
    • 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))
  10. Pass80,803 miles (+9,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,803 miles
    Test number
    857074735123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass71,189 miles (+9,543)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    513480004726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,646 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,646 miles
    Test number
    154372618560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,510 miles (+9,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,510 miles
    Test number
    497393021570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass46,254 miles (+9,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    923355475580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass36,801 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,801 miles
    Test number
    927302946981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,255 miles (+9,606)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,255 miles
    Test number
    744262834057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,649 miles
    Test number
    695938314374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 EBU

Does LL61 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 EBU is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 EBU?
The MOT on LL61 EBU is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 EBU done?
LL61 EBU was recorded at 149,548 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 10,631 miles a year.
Has LL61 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 EBU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 EBU 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 EBU find?
LL61 EBU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; damage to windscreen in frit area behind interior mirror outside windscreen wiper swept area; items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav bracket, and 1 more.

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