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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL61 TLNMOT history

LL61 TLN is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

LL61 TLN white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,840 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 TLN
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
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 TLN was last recorded at 170,840 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 2,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,599 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,241 miles
Average per year
13,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,840 miles
  • 2024 – 168,599 miles
  • 2023 – 162,671 miles
  • 2022 – 149,946 miles
  • 2021 – 137,378 miles
  • 2020 – 123,210 miles
  • 2019 – 106,114 miles
  • 2018 – 95,954 miles
  • 2017 – 80,463 miles
  • 2016 – 61,631 miles
  • 2015 – 26,447 miles
  • 2014 – 23,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,840 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,840 miles
    Test number
    597342310824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,840 miles (+2,241)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,840 miles
    Test number
    867029339588
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass168,599 miles (+240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,599 miles
    Test number
    853152740906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail168,359 miles (+5,688)2 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,359 miles
    Test number
    277214487679
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass162,671 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,671 miles
    Test number
    364562210753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail162,671 miles (+12,725)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,671 miles
    Test number
    345374209616
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass149,946 miles (+12,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,946 miles
    Test number
    698979003191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass137,378 miles (+14,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,378 miles
    Test number
    246974989903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass123,210 miles (+17,096)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,210 miles
    Test number
    554669410749
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass106,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,114 miles
    Test number
    738423405738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,114 miles (+10,160)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,114 miles
    Test number
    536738279897
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass95,954 miles (+15,491)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    561887487884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    166646838671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,463 miles (+18,832)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    450208796920
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
  15. Pass61,631 miles (+35,184)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    458156117987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,447 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    589729195001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass23,726 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,726 miles
    Test number
    386236184212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LL61 TLN

Does LL61 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 TLN is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL61 TLN?
The MOT on LL61 TLN is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 TLN done?
LL61 TLN was recorded at 170,840 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 13,115 miles a year.
Has LL61 TLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 TLN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 TLN 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 TLN find?
LL61 TLN passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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