VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AK61YLJ has 18 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 103,415 miles 9 months ago on Saturday 7th February 2026 at 11:24.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Saturday 6th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

AK61YLJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 2027103,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low And Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2026103,415 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Low And Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202531ST JANUARY 202695,282 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 202431ST JANUARY 202588,337 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED31ST JANUARY 202488,335 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Monitoring Lamp Illuminated
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202330TH JANUARY 202476,737 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202230TH JANUARY 202365,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20202ND DECEMBER 202159,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201930TH NOVEMBER 202053,820 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively With Signs Of Overheating (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201830TH NOVEMBER 201948,370 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 201848,370 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201730TH NOVEMBER 201841,118 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Small Flat Spot On Nearside Rear Tyre
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 201741,118 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Small Flat Spot On Nearside Rear Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201630TH NOVEMBER 201733,515 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201530TH NOVEMBER 201628,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - No Emissions Report Due Too Low Emissions
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 201528,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - No Emissions Report Due Too Low Emissions
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 201430TH NOVEMBER 201521,494 MI
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 201421,494 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AK61YLJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

AK61YLJ MOT Comments

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AK61YLJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 103,415 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,894 miles

AK61YLJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AK61YLJ was manufactured on Wednesday 30th November 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 103,415 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,894 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AK61YLJ has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 29 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does AK61YLJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 31st October 2026 AK61YLJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AK61YLJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 31st October 2026 AK61YLJ does have Tax. Read more

When does AK61YLJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for AK61YLJ will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AK61YLJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for AK61YLJ will expire in 3 months on Saturday 6th February 2027. Read more

When did AK61YLJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AK61YLJ was on Saturday 7th February 2026 at 11:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AK61YLJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for AK61YLJ we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AK61YLJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for AK61YLJ we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AK61YLJ?

AK61YLJ is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AK61YLJ done?

The odometer reading for AK61YLJ at the last MOT in February 2026 was 103,415 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,894 miles per year. Read more

How old is AK61YLJ?

The vehicle AK61YLJ was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 30th November 2011. Read more

What colour is AK61YLJ?

The official colour of AK61YLJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does AK61YLJ have?

AK61YLJ has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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