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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL61 XVSMOT history

LL61 XVS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LL61 XVS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
186,749 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 XVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 XVS was last recorded at 186,749 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,291 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
458 miles
Average per year
12,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,749 miles
  • 2024 – 186,291 miles
  • 2023 – 183,102 miles
  • 2022 – 174,190 miles
  • 2021 – 161,319 miles
  • 2020 – 151,843 miles
  • 2019 – 139,893 miles
  • 2018 – 121,250 miles
  • 2017 – 107,846 miles
  • 2016 – 86,562 miles
  • 2015 – 68,390 miles
  • 2014 – 50,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,749 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,749 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    186,749 miles
    Test number
    578947511928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,291 miles (+3,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    186,291 miles
    Test number
    607574913170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass183,102 miles (+8,912)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    183,102 miles
    Test number
    145434674967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,190 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,190 miles
    Test number
    400828277774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Fail174,189 miles (+12,870)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,189 miles
    Test number
    129708982390
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass161,319 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,319 miles
    Test number
    959190432570
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip nearside at the top (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Fail161,319 miles (+9,476)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,319 miles
    Test number
    326448836035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip nearside at the top (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass151,843 miles (+11,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,843 miles
    Test number
    655483547717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass139,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,893 miles
    Test number
    770225414428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,893 miles (+18,643)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,893 miles
    Test number
    936252132195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass121,250 miles (+13,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,250 miles
    Test number
    253727840873
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass107,846 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,846 miles
    Test number
    413070527638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning message on dash
  13. Fail107,846 miles (+21,284)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,846 miles
    Test number
    986888975826
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning message on dash
  14. Pass86,562 miles (+18,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    111460991183
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass68,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    320857419313
    • 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)
  16. Fail68,390 miles (+18,262)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    538813007571
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
  17. Pass50,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,128 miles
    Test number
    386233154278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 XVS

Does LL61 XVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL61 XVS expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL61 XVS?
The MOT on LL61 XVS expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL61 XVS done?
LL61 XVS was recorded at 186,749 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 12,288 miles a year.
Has LL61 XVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 XVS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL61 XVS 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 XVS find?
LL61 XVS passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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