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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 RJUMOT history

LS61 RJU is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 271,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

LS61 RJU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
271,709 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
26,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RJU
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
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RJU was last recorded at 271,709 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 30,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,079 miles · 11 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
30,630 miles
Average per year
26,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 271,709 miles
  • 2020 – 208,175 miles
  • 2019 – 181,543 miles
  • 2018 – 156,815 miles
  • 2017 – 139,658 miles
  • 2016 – 109,712 miles
  • 2015 – 83,872 miles
  • 2014 – 81,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,709 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,709 miles (+30,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    271,709 miles
    Test number
    881107423653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
  2. Pass241,079 miles (+32,904)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    241,079 miles
    Test number
    784672912431
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass208,175 miles (+26,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    208,175 miles
    Test number
    389888831772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,543 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    181,543 miles
    Test number
    808062135407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))
  5. Fail181,468 miles (+24,653)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,468 miles
    Test number
    904257127230
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn raer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass156,815 miles (+17,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    156,815 miles
    Test number
    770829238161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  7. Pass139,658 miles (+29,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    139,658 miles
    Test number
    531064019760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass109,712 miles (+25,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,712 miles
    Test number
    307012515725
    • AdvisoryExhuast center clamp corroded and deteriated
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fited
  9. Pass83,872 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    505368575066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,790 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,790 miles
    Test number
    619450904334
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside regisration plate lamp loose but secure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small/shallow cut in tread
  11. Fail81,777 miles1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,777 miles
    Test number
    756920904323
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside regisration plate lamp loose but secure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small/shallow cut in tread

Questions about LS61 RJU

Does LS61 RJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 RJU expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RJU?
The MOT on LS61 RJU expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 RJU done?
LS61 RJU was recorded at 271,709 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 26,610 miles a year.
Has LS61 RJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RJU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LS61 RJU 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 RJU find?
LS61 RJU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; engine has slight oil leak.

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