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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LL61 GXMMOT history

LL61 GXM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LL61 GXM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,998 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 GXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 GXM was last recorded at 130,998 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,997 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,998 miles
  • 2025 – 124,639 miles
  • 2024 – 119,000 miles
  • 2023 – 112,052 miles
  • 2022 – 103,994 miles
  • 2021 – 97,514 miles
  • 2020 – 88,120 miles
  • 2019 – 77,396 miles
  • 2018 – 68,215 miles
  • 2017 – 58,236 miles
  • 2016 – 48,082 miles
  • 2015 – 39,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,998 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust sleeve rustedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has flat spot ,very poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall deep cut very close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside door mirror backing damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,998 miles (+1)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,998 miles
    Test number
    888857619554
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust sleeve rusted
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has flat spot ,very poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall deep cut very close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror backing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,997 miles (+6,358)3 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,997 miles
    Test number
    279776149413
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust sleeve rusted
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has flat spot ,very poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall deep cut very close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror backing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim has flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,639 miles (+5,639)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,639 miles
    Test number
    522954027853
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve rusted
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,000 miles (+6,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,000 miles
    Test number
    645539088367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to core (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to core (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,052 miles (+8,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,052 miles
    Test number
    502440812086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,994 miles (+6,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    150842997388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc/pad show signs over being overheated (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass97,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    356281685815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail97,514 miles (+9,394)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    283357524016
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass88,120 miles (+10,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    193200081628
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass77,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,396 miles
    Test number
    838993203146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,382 miles (+9,167)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,382 miles
    Test number
    353510824191
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass68,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    305688469520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,215 miles (+9,979)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    210988085908
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass58,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    571355114297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,236 miles (+10,154)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    854310180127
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,082 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,082 miles
    Test number
    634554086883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    895171055036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about LL61 GXM

Does LL61 GXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 GXM is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 GXM?
The MOT on LL61 GXM is valid until 21 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 GXM done?
LL61 GXM was recorded at 130,998 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,328 miles a year.
Has LL61 GXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 GXM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 GXM 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 GXM find?
LL61 GXM passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged; central exhaust sleeve rusted; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 12 more.

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