
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass71,045 miles (+3,948)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 71,045 miles
- Test number
- 671229928376
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass53,428 miles (+4,918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 53,428 miles
- Test number
- 679974194646
- AdvisoryOil leak
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)
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
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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