
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass61,163 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 61,163 miles
- Test number
- 808366945456
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass39,081 miles (+7,910)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 39,081 miles
- Test number
- 117046290602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,171 miles (+2,373)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 31,171 miles
- Test number
- 559272464880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,798 miles (+3,899)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 28,798 miles
- Test number
- 574986042205
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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