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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 LJLMOT history

LR61 LJL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LR61 LJL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,880 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LJL
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
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LJL was last recorded at 122,880 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,197 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,683 miles
Average per year
8,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,880 miles
  • 2025 – 118,197 miles
  • 2024 – 100,335 miles
  • 2023 – 88,921 miles
  • 2022 – 79,398 miles
  • 2021 – 69,487 miles
  • 2020 – 61,163 miles
  • 2019 – 48,226 miles
  • 2018 – 39,081 miles
  • 2017 – 31,171 miles
  • 2016 – 28,798 miles
  • 2015 – 24,899 miles
  • 2014 – 21,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,880 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak expansion tank cracked
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel cap flap cover missing

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement on verge of exposing cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,880 miles (+4,683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,880 miles
    Test number
    898089619277
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak expansion tank cracked
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap flap cover missing
  2. Pass118,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,197 miles
    Test number
    116049175392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail118,197 miles (+17,862)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,197 miles
    Test number
    491602212469
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass100,335 miles (+11,414)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,335 miles
    Test number
    904779701628
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass88,921 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,921 miles
    Test number
    698254849331
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail88,921 miles (+9,523)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,921 miles
    Test number
    236556565010
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,398 miles (+9,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,398 miles
    Test number
    604445168574
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass69,487 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,487 miles
    Test number
    333626124574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement on verge of exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail69,479 miles (+8,316)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    105544330188
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement on verge of exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass61,163 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    808366945456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,160 miles (+12,934)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    956608222929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass48,226 miles (+9,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    972250291357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass39,081 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,081 miles
    Test number
    117046290602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,171 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    559272464880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,798 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,798 miles
    Test number
    574986042205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,899 miles (+3,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,899 miles
    Test number
    268180225200
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
  17. Pass21,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,735 miles
    Test number
    906098424206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 LJL

Does LR61 LJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LJL is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LJL?
The MOT on LR61 LJL is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 LJL done?
LR61 LJL was recorded at 122,880 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 8,354 miles a year.
Has LR61 LJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LJL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 LJL 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 LJL find?
LR61 LJL passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front coolant leak expansion tank cracked; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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