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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.

X61 DLL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass151,348 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass151,348 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,348 miles
    Test number
    404856790449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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)
  4. Pass142,632 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,632 miles
    Test number
    727297612535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass123,295 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,295 miles
    Test number
    789412424171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. Pass84,462 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    170004238126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,690 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,690 miles
    Test number
    221115137410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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