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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LL61 XONMOT history

LL61 XON is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LL61 XON black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,589 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 XON
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
6 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 XON was last recorded at 100,589 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,610 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,979 miles
Average per year
4,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,589 miles
  • 2025 – 94,610 miles
  • 2024 – 89,669 miles
  • 2023 – 82,763 miles
  • 2021 – 78,050 miles
  • 2020 – 75,438 miles
  • 2019 – 71,847 miles
  • 2018 – 67,782 miles
  • 2017 – 64,246 miles
  • 2016 – 54,315 miles
  • 2015 – 48,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,589 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bracket Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Low park brake efficiency, requirements only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,589 miles (+5,979)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,589 miles
    Test number
    252603807414
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bracket Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,610 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,610 miles
    Test number
    722200588798
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow park brake efficiency, requirements only just met
  3. Fail94,553 miles (+4,884)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    396595708743
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow park brake efficiency, requirements only just met
  4. Pass89,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    307471450791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail89,664 miles (+6,901)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    207454355773
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass82,763 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    716243247554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,715 miles (+4,665)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,715 miles
    Test number
    300400001101
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,050 miles (+2,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,050 miles
    Test number
    451638208452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass75,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    966775700047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail75,438 miles (+3,591)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    321887494367
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass71,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    517721886302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail71,847 miles (+4,065)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    621011036633
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass67,782 miles (+3,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    333168310842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly cracking around inside tread
  14. Pass64,246 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,246 miles
    Test number
    185580637298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,315 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,315 miles
    Test number
    440940469855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,314 miles (+5,623)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    161464915027
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass48,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    106681395087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 XON

Does LL61 XON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 XON is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 XON?
The MOT on LL61 XON is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 XON done?
LL61 XON was recorded at 100,589 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,740 miles a year.
Has LL61 XON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 XON has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 XON 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 XON find?
LL61 XON passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bracket bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bracket bush, and 1 more.

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