
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
X61 DLLMOT history
X61 DLL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,348 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 151,348 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,124 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X61 DLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X61 DLL was last recorded at 151,348 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,347 miles · 27 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,124 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,348 miles
- 2023 – 151,318 miles
- 2020 – 142,632 miles
- 2019 – 142,629 miles
- 2018 – 136,572 miles
- 2017 – 136,498 miles
- 2015 – 133,636 miles
- 2014 – 123,295 miles
- 2013 – 117,212 miles
- 2012 – 109,731 miles
- 2011 – 102,671 miles
- 2010 – 96,728 miles
- 2009 – 90,729 miles
- 2008 – 84,462 miles
- 2007 – 77,690 miles
- 2006 – 69,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,348 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 151,348 miles
- Test number
- 404856790449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,347 miles (+29)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,347 miles
- Test number
- 438387388318
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front + rear number plates illegal (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail151,318 miles (+8,686)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,318 miles
- Test number
- 943664394299
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass142,632 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 142,632 miles
- Test number
- 727297612535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,629 miles (+6,057)16 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,629 miles
- Test number
- 432306412281
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and cover (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play rack ends
Pass136,572 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 136,572 miles
- Test number
- 827093857331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail136,569 miles (+71)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,569 miles
- Test number
- 999129853685
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine turbo return pipe to sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,498 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 136,498 miles
- Test number
- 947200654548
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
Fail136,498 miles (+2,862)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,498 miles
- Test number
- 454377970127
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
Pass133,636 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 133,636 miles
- Test number
- 847698925161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail133,631 miles (+10,336)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,631 miles
- Test number
- 365867425114
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass123,295 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 123,295 miles
- Test number
- 789412424171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,290 miles (+6,078)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,290 miles
- Test number
- 175021024149
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass117,212 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 117,212 miles
- Test number
- 156412723177
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSlight corrosion all metal brake pipes
- NoteSlight play / wear rear axle bushes
- NoteSlight play in front strut top mountings
Fail117,212 miles (+7,481)5 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,212 miles
- Test number
- 255272623109
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront & rear brake discs worn & slight corrosion
- NoteNo reverse lights
- NoteSlight corrosion all metal brake pipes
- NoteSlight play / wear rear axle bushes
- NoteSlight play in front strut top mountings
Pass109,731 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 109,731 miles
- Test number
- 265335722148
- NoteE.M.L ON ?
- NoteFront brake discs corroded inner edge
- NoteN/s/f wish bone bush starting to perish & split
- NoteO/s drive shaft oil seal leaking
- NoteRear axle bushes perished & have play slight perishing
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
Fail109,731 miles (+7,060)2 dangerous4 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,731 miles
- Test number
- 756794322180
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteE.M.L ON ?
- NoteFront brake discs corroded inner edge
- NoteN/s/f wish bone bush starting to perish & split
- NoteO/s drive shaft oil seal leaking
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge 205/55/16
- NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished 205/55/16
- NoteRear axle bushes perished & have play slight perishing
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
Pass102,671 miles (+5,943)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 102,671 miles
- Test number
- 427645321189
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteFront wipers smeering slighty
- NoteOil light on no oil on dip stick now ok
- NoteRear brake discs corroded bad advise change now
- NoteRear wiper torn
Fail96,728 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,728 miles
- Test number
- 322802430198
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside rear and nearside rear brake discs are corroded
Pass96,728 miles (+5,999)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 96,728 miles
- Test number
- 871052830110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside rear and nearside rear brake discs are corroded
Pass90,729 miles (+6,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2010
- Odometer
- 90,729 miles
- Test number
- 414119419156
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass84,462 miles (+6,772)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 84,462 miles
- Test number
- 170004238126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,690 miles (+8,113)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 77,690 miles
- Test number
- 221115137410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,577 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 69,577 miles
- Test number
- 994777236136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X61 DLL
- Does X61 DLL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X61 DLL is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X61 DLL?
- The MOT on X61 DLL is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X61 DLL done?
- X61 DLL was recorded at 151,348 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,124 miles a year.
- Has X61 DLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X61 DLL has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on X61 DLL 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 X61 DLL find?
- X61 DLL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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