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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LL61 XPVMOT history

LL61 XPV is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LL61 XPV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,961 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 XPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 XPV was last recorded at 73,961 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 5,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,072 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,889 miles
Average per year
4,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,961 miles
  • 2025 – 68,072 miles
  • 2024 – 60,941 miles
  • 2023 – 54,325 miles
  • 2022 – 47,206 miles
  • 2021 – 40,568 miles
  • 2020 – 36,553 miles
  • 2019 – 31,952 miles
  • 2018 – 30,206 miles
  • 2017 – 29,583 miles
  • 2015 – 26,510 miles
  • 2014 – 20,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,961 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside wing mirror housing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Bonnet very stiff to open and close

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Boot very stiff to open and close

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,961 miles (+5,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,961 miles
    Test number
    544387828382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,072 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,072 miles
    Test number
    668214065268
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront grill broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light glass broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  3. Fail68,072 miles (+7,131)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,072 miles
    Test number
    596805113145
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront grill broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light glass broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  4. Pass60,941 miles (+185)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,941 miles
    Test number
    127266566917
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror housing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp bracket broken but still secure
    • AdvisoryBonnet very stiff to open and close
    • AdvisoryBoot very stiff to open and close
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog light lenses broken
    • AdvisoryFront bumper grill smashed
  5. Fail60,756 miles (+6,431)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,756 miles
    Test number
    915014035585
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror housing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp bracket broken but still secure
    • AdvisoryBonnet very stiff to open and close
    • AdvisoryBoot very stiff to open and close
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog light lenses broken
    • AdvisoryFront bumper grill smashed
  6. Pass54,325 miles (+7,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    147292564903
    • AdvisoryFront lower grille smashed up
    • AdvisoryFuel flap sticky
  7. Pass47,206 miles (+6,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,206 miles
    Test number
    984265415147
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
  8. Pass40,568 miles (+4,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,568 miles
    Test number
    514124607688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass36,553 miles (+4,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    885313850913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass31,952 miles (+1,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,952 miles
    Test number
    939164580993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail30,692 miles (+486)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,692 miles
    Test number
    586921116762
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass30,206 miles (+623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    904122126801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wall of tyres slight cut
  13. Pass29,583 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,583 miles
    Test number
    401036646163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,510 miles (+1,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    357729245134
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS 80% WORN
  15. Pass25,496 miles (+4,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,496 miles
    Test number
    586219225022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass20,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,639 miles
    Test number
    296143544178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 XPV

Does LL61 XPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 XPV is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 XPV?
The MOT on LL61 XPV is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 XPV done?
LL61 XPV was recorded at 73,961 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 4,418 miles a year.
Has LL61 XPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 XPV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 XPV 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 XPV find?
LL61 XPV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive.

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