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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LL61 YAEMOT history

LL61 YAE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LL61 YAE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,035 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 YAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 YAE was last recorded at 131,035 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 3,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,698 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,337 miles
Average per year
8,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,035 miles
  • 2025 – 127,698 miles
  • 2024 – 120,047 miles
  • 2023 – 115,381 miles
  • 2022 – 111,612 miles
  • 2021 – 106,710 miles
  • 2020 – 92,102 miles
  • 2019 – 84,049 miles
  • 2018 – 73,491 miles
  • 2017 – 62,961 miles
  • 2016 – 50,714 miles
  • 2015 – 42,079 miles
  • 2014 – 32,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,035 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower undertrays fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Nail in tyre both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,035 miles (+3,337)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,035 miles
    Test number
    157551432197
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass127,698 miles (+7,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,698 miles
    Test number
    784177190136
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

  3. Pass120,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,047 miles
    Test number
    685713212960
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

  4. Fail120,046 miles (+4,665)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,046 miles
    Test number
    724117605845
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside/Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass115,381 miles (+3,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,381 miles
    Test number
    983862643900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass111,612 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    199090877749
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail111,612 miles (+4,902)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    262681316652
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,710 miles (+14,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    724738789205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,102 miles (+8,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    414383629253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion build up. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass84,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    662578773485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both sides

  11. Fail84,049 miles (+10,558)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    811978081797
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both sides

  12. Pass73,491 miles (+10,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    204580498567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass62,961 miles (+12,247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    689369432776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,714 miles (+8,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,714 miles
    Test number
    243056213729
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads 70% worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wipers smering
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine sump area

  15. Pass42,079 miles (+10,054)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,079 miles
    Test number
    724522032337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,025 miles
    Test number
    809169074295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 YAE

Does LL61 YAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 YAE is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 YAE?
The MOT on LL61 YAE is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 YAE done?
LL61 YAE was recorded at 131,035 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 8,230 miles a year.
Has LL61 YAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 YAE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL61 YAE 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 YAE find?
LL61 YAE passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower undertrays fitted, and 3 more.

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