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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 RHJMOT history

LS61 RHJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

LS61 RHJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
129,486 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RHJ was last recorded at 129,486 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 12,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2020: 93,582 miles, lower than 93,852 miles on 15 Dec 2020.

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
117,091 miles · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
12,395 miles
Average per year
8,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,486 miles
  • 2022 – 117,091 miles
  • 2021 – 105,804 miles
  • 2020 – 93,582 miles
  • 2019 – 89,012 miles
  • 2018 – 82,992 miles
  • 2017 – 75,668 miles
  • 2016 – 68,811 miles
  • 2015 – 60,670 miles
  • 2014 – 52,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,486 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hex bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,486 miles (+12,395)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,486 miles
    Test number
    665769985777
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,091 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,091 miles
    Test number
    391470965891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,804 miles (+12,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,804 miles
    Test number
    200343851255
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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. Pass93,582 miles (-270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    402011017600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail93,852 miles (+4,840)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,852 miles
    Test number
    421541783977
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,012 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    695009064847
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hex bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hex bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail88,993 miles (+6,001)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    789790673671
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hex bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hex bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,992 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    419894724068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,956 miles (+7,288)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    541133577648
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,668 miles
    Test number
    486493847021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail75,665 miles (+6,854)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    995416612090
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,811 miles (+8,141)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,811 miles
    Test number
    162049565204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,670 miles (+8,436)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    684540571516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,234 miles
    Test number
    286260444356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,234 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,234 miles
    Test number
    967650644346
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LS61 RHJ

Does LS61 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 RHJ expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RHJ?
The MOT on LS61 RHJ expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 RHJ done?
LS61 RHJ was recorded at 129,486 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 8,584 miles a year.
Has LS61 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RHJ has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS61 RHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 RHJ find?
LS61 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes are split.

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