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2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS61DNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2011
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 13 Jan 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 82,273 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 82,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,195 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,045 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2024 6 Jun 202626 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,097 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
23 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 67,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,895 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,999 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 35,710 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 60,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative faulty (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,935 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,428 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,510 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,623 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs are slightly worn
- front brake pads are wearing low
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,378 MI
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LS61DNJ was registered on 2011-09-30
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