VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GU61XJF has 17 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 126,344 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 17:51.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 11th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GU61XJF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH MARCH 2027126,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH MARCH 2026126,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202419TH SEPTEMBER 2025124,095 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202319TH SEPTEMBER 2024121,682 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Oil From Top Of Engine And Timing Side Of Engine. Oil Getting Close To Exhaust. Advise Repair Immediately. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202215TH SEPTEMBER 2023112,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED18TH AUGUST 2022112,951 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202115TH SEPTEMBER 202295,708 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 202015TH SEPTEMBER 202192,427 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201915TH SEPTEMBER 202089,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Emissions Not Tested To Clean To Read
FAILED27TH AUGUST 201989,641 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Emissions Not Tested To Clean To Read
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 201815TH SEPTEMBER 201982,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Emmissions Too Clean To Obtain Reading
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201715TH SEPTEMBER 201873,318 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Tread Wearing Slightly More Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201615TH SEPTEMBER 201763,690 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED26TH AUGUST 201663,690 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre . Inner Tyre Tread Worn Slightly Low . Some Distortion Of Treads And Cuts In Tyre Treads
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201515TH SEPTEMBER 201654,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre , Wearing Low In Tread Inner Tyre Tread Area
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre . Wearing Low In Tread Innertyre Tread Area
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Cuts In Tyre Treads
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201415TH SEPTEMBER 201543,230 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 201443,230 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU61XJF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

GU61XJF MOT Comments

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GU61XJF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 126,344 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,423 miles

GU61XJF FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GU61XJF was manufactured on Thursday 15th September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 126,344 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,423 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU61XJF has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 40 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GU61XJF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 GU61XJF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU61XJF Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 GU61XJF does have Tax. Read more

When does GU61XJF Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU61XJF will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 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 GU61XJF MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU61XJF will expire in 6 months on Thursday 11th March 2027. Read more

When did GU61XJF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU61XJF was on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 17:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU61XJF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for GU61XJF 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 GU61XJF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for GU61XJF we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU61XJF?

GU61XJF is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GU61XJF done?

The odometer reading for GU61XJF at the last MOT in March 2026 was 126,344 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 8,423 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU61XJF?

The vehicle GU61XJF was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 15th September 2011. Read more

What colour is GU61XJF?

The official colour of GU61XJF is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GU61XJF have?

GU61XJF has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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