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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LR61 LJOMOT history

LR61 LJO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

LR61 LJO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,011 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LJO was last recorded at 92,011 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 4,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,355 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,656 miles
Average per year
5,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,011 miles
  • 2024 – 87,355 miles
  • 2023 – 83,340 miles
  • 2022 – 76,227 miles
  • 2021 – 66,040 miles
  • 2019 – 58,513 miles
  • 2018 – 53,339 miles
  • 2017 – 48,652 miles
  • 2016 – 42,337 miles
  • 2015 – 33,353 miles
  • 2014 – 26,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,011 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,011 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    180502591966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,355 miles (+4,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,355 miles
    Test number
    363201755534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,340 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,340 miles
    Test number
    571870603692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,270 miles (+7,043)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,270 miles
    Test number
    639757677283
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,227 miles (+10,187)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    863191752277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    679605128114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,040 miles (+7,527)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    568719551557
    • Repaired at testElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass58,513 miles (+5,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,513 miles
    Test number
    555594718610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    782949916212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail53,338 miles (+4,686)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    937939646185
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,652 miles
    Test number
    885296868781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,652 miles (+6,315)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,652 miles
    Test number
    298487201544
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

  13. Pass42,337 miles (+8,984)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,337 miles
    Test number
    701533382545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,353 miles (+7,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,353 miles
    Test number
    333993773346
    • 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)

  15. Pass26,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    206335734230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 LJO

Does LR61 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LJO is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LJO?
The MOT on LR61 LJO is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 LJO done?
LR61 LJO was recorded at 92,011 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 5,786 miles a year.
Has LR61 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LJO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 LJO 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 LJO find?
LR61 LJO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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