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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 LJAMOT history

LR61 LJA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LR61 LJA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,136 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LJA was last recorded at 79,136 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,859 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,277 miles
Average per year
4,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,136 miles
  • 2025 – 75,859 miles
  • 2024 – 70,696 miles
  • 2023 – 68,044 miles
  • 2022 – 64,539 miles
  • 2021 – 61,167 miles
  • 2020 – 56,988 miles
  • 2019 – 51,813 miles
  • 2018 – 47,594 miles
  • 2017 – 42,385 miles
  • 2016 – 38,378 miles
  • 2015 – 34,695 miles
  • 2014 – 25,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,136 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear sub-frame has corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front corners of car have damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,136 miles (+3,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    512837668033
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass75,859 miles (+5,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    196594360290
    • AdvisoryFront ns and os wing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,696 miles (+2,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    529852419340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass68,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,044 miles
    Test number
    522833464490
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame has corrosion.

  5. Fail68,044 miles (+3,505)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,044 miles
    Test number
    750528985562
    • DangerousRear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame has corrosion.

  6. Pass64,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    707350320058
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate is water marked .
    • AdvisoryNearside Reg plate light not working .

  7. Fail64,539 miles (+3,372)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    940079654974
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate is water marked .
    • AdvisoryNearside Reg plate light not working .

  8. Pass61,167 miles (+87)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,167 miles
    Test number
    986711919270
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front corners of car have damage

  9. Fail61,080 miles (+4,092)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,080 miles
    Test number
    615144045224
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front corners of car have damage

  10. Pass56,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,988 miles
    Test number
    638354744480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,988 miles (+5,175)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,988 miles
    Test number
    972032166484
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    190868309916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damage.
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing damage

  13. Fail51,812 miles (+4,218)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    847393364702
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damage.
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass47,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,594 miles
    Test number
    476482878587
    • AdvisoryFront as accident damage
    • AdvisoryNearside front corner bumper has a sharp edge

  15. Fail47,594 miles (+5,209)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,594 miles
    Test number
    224283348592
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront as accident damage
    • AdvisoryNearside front corner bumper has a sharp edge

  16. Pass42,385 miles (+4,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,385 miles
    Test number
    798024631262
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind nearside fron

  17. Pass38,378 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    464209992957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  18. Pass34,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,695 miles
    Test number
    145240058201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,694 miles (+9,416)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,694 miles
    Test number
    170134652098
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn badly inner edge and close to limits

  20. Pass25,278 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,278 miles
    Test number
    328424744419
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Questions about LR61 LJA

Does LR61 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LJA is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LJA?
The MOT on LR61 LJA is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 LJA done?
LR61 LJA was recorded at 79,136 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,509 miles a year.
Has LR61 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LJA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 LJA 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 LR61 LJA find?
LR61 LJA passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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