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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 DNJMOT history

LS61 DNJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LS61 DNJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,273 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DNJ was last recorded at 82,273 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2019: 35,710 miles, lower than 60,502 miles on 25 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,273 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,273 miles
  • 2025 – 79,195 miles
  • 2023 – 71,045 miles
  • 2022 – 67,097 miles
  • 2021 – 64,895 miles
  • 2020 – 62,999 miles
  • 2019 – 35,710 miles
  • 2018 – 56,935 miles
  • 2017 – 53,428 miles
  • 2016 – 48,510 miles
  • 2015 – 44,623 miles
  • 2014 – 37,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,273 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,273 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    197012723503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail82,273 miles (+3,078)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    817243202076
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass79,195 miles (+8,150)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    892940548245
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass71,045 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,045 miles
    Test number
    671229928376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    413832687859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail67,097 miles (+2,202)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    734773767236
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass64,895 miles (+1,896)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    404940301029
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass62,999 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    753213819782
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail62,999 miles (+27,289)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    211471356020
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass35,710 miles (-24,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,710 miles
    Test number
    191795220945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail60,502 miles (+3,567)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,502 miles
    Test number
    137926530336
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative faulty (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass56,935 miles (+3,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,935 miles
    Test number
    515493493786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass53,428 miles (+4,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,428 miles
    Test number
    679974194646
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass48,510 miles (+3,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,510 miles
    Test number
    742356872037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass44,623 miles (+7,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,623 miles
    Test number
    794590042385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are wearing low
  16. Pass37,378 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    226950294203
    • NoteBrake discs all round poor condition
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteOffside front shock damp

Questions about LS61 DNJ

Does LS61 DNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 DNJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DNJ?
The MOT on LS61 DNJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 DNJ done?
LS61 DNJ was recorded at 82,273 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,993 miles a year.
Has LS61 DNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DNJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 DNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 DNJ find?
LS61 DNJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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