VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VN61URU has 18 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 165,262 miles 3 months ago on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 07:34.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 22nd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

VN61URU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND JANUARY 2027165,262 MI
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 202417TH DECEMBER 2025163,237 MI
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2024163,236 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 202317TH DECEMBER 2024157,201 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 202217TH DECEMBER 2023148,120 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 202117TH DECEMBER 2022135,978 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2021135,976 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202017TH DECEMBER 2021127,004 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 201917TH DECEMBER 2020119,486 MI
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 201817TH DECEMBER 2019113,580 MI
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 2018113,580 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201729TH NOVEMBER 2018104,989 MI
FAILED29TH NOVEMBER 2017104,989 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Worn To Metal (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Are Unevenly Worn And Low On Their Inner Tread Areas
PASSED27TH JUNE 201726TH JUNE 201898,757 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED26TH JUNE 201798,757 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED10TH MAY 20169TH MAY 201791,129 MI
PASSED12TH MARCH 201511TH MARCH 201683,396 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201424TH NOVEMBER 201581,483 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VN61URU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

VN61URU MOT Comments

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VN61URU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 165,262 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,017 miles

VN61URU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration VN61URU was manufactured on Thursday 24th November 2011 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 165,262 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,017 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 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VN61URU has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 20 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 4 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 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does VN61URU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 VN61URU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VN61URU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 VN61URU does have Tax. Read more

When does VN61URU Tax expire?

The current Tax for VN61URU will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 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 VN61URU MOT expire?

The current MOT for VN61URU will expire in 9 months on Friday 22nd January 2027. Read more

When did VN61URU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VN61URU was on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 07:34. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VN61URU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for VN61URU we can see 13 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 VN61URU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for VN61URU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VN61URU?

VN61URU is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has VN61URU done?

The odometer reading for VN61URU at the last MOT in January 2026 was 165,262 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 11,017 miles per year. Read more

How old is VN61URU?

The vehicle VN61URU was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 24th November 2011. Read more

What colour is VN61URU?

The official colour of VN61URU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does VN61URU have?

VN61URU has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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