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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 RJOMOT history

LS61 RJO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LS61 RJO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,816 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RJO
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
12 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RJO was last recorded at 150,816 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 10,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,455 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,361 miles
Average per year
7,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,816 miles
  • 2025 – 140,455 miles
  • 2023 – 132,110 miles
  • 2022 – 128,696 miles
  • 2021 – 122,102 miles
  • 2020 – 119,303 miles
  • 2019 – 111,190 miles
  • 2018 – 102,926 miles
  • 2017 – 95,518 miles
  • 2016 – 83,729 miles
  • 2015 – 71,186 miles
  • 2014 – 68,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,816 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,816 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,816 miles
    Test number
    258800887318
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail150,816 miles (+10,361)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,816 miles
    Test number
    427671028472
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,455 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,455 miles
    Test number
    611349354015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,436 miles (+8,326)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,436 miles
    Test number
    599424818152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,110 miles (+3,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,110 miles
    Test number
    514973094130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,696 miles (+6,594)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,696 miles
    Test number
    859786887660
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,102 miles (+2,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,102 miles
    Test number
    805021956129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,303 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,303 miles
    Test number
    492111933311
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joining sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail119,303 miles (+8,113)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,303 miles
    Test number
    447384343608
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joining sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass111,190 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    120660956357
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail111,121 miles (+8,195)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,121 miles
    Test number
    452537258418
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass102,926 miles (+7,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,926 miles
    Test number
    943389173175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass95,518 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    918428540777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,505 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,505 miles
    Test number
    136750343514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,491 miles (+10,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    214126177151
    • 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)

  16. Pass83,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    746014662259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    838945415070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,186 miles (+2,899)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    957354115055
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  19. Pass68,287 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    859791064232
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly misshaped

Questions about LS61 RJO

Does LS61 RJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RJO is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RJO?
The MOT on LS61 RJO is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 RJO done?
LS61 RJO was recorded at 150,816 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
Has LS61 RJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RJO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 RJO 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 LS61 RJO find?
LS61 RJO passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.

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