VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WJ61AEG 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 193,915 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 06:49.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 9th December 2026.

WJ61AEG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 2026193,915 MI
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2025193,911 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20248TH DECEMBER 2025183,078 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 202328TH NOVEMBER 2024168,579 MI
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 2023168,573 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Brake Cable Damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  7. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND JUNE 202229TH JUNE 2023152,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH JUNE 202129TH JUNE 2022143,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shockabsorber Bump Stop Insecure
PASSED9TH JUNE 202029TH JUNE 2021138,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH JUNE 201929TH JUNE 2020133,796 MI
FAILED6TH JUNE 2019133,796 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
PASSED21ST JUNE 201829TH JUNE 2019125,501 MI
PASSED9TH JUNE 201729TH JUNE 2018115,163 MI
FAILED9TH JUNE 2017115,163 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED24TH JUNE 201629TH JUNE 2017104,903 MI
PASSED30TH JUNE 201529TH JUNE 201692,629 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20145TH SEPTEMBER 201568,964 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
FAILED8TH AUGUST 201468,964 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ61AEG Passed/Failed

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

WJ61AEG MOT Comments

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WJ61AEG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 193,915 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,851 miles

WJ61AEG FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration WJ61AEG was manufactured on Monday 5th September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 193,915 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 13,851 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 WJ61AEG has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 7 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 5 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

Does WJ61AEG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 WJ61AEG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ61AEG Taxed?

Unfortunately no Tax data can be found for WJ61AEG as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026. Read more

When does WJ61AEG MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ61AEG will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 9th December 2026. Read more

When did WJ61AEG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ61AEG was on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 06:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ61AEG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for WJ61AEG 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 WJ61AEG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for WJ61AEG 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 WJ61AEG?

WJ61AEG is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has WJ61AEG done?

The odometer reading for WJ61AEG at the last MOT in December 2025 was 193,915 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 13,851 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ61AEG?

The vehicle WJ61AEG was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Monday 5th September 2011. Read more

What colour is WJ61AEG?

The official colour of WJ61AEG is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does WJ61AEG have?

WJ61AEG has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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