FT61XVM - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 7 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 22 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,820 mi
Expires: 21 September 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Failed - 22 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,818 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Passed - 25 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,459 mi
Expires: 26 May 2025
Failed - 16 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,457 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 24 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,647 mi
Expires: 26 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 17 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,796 mi
Expires: 26 May 2023
Failed - 17 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,795 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 25 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,903 mi
Expires: 26 May 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 27 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,664 mi
Expires: 26 May 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 30 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,006 mi
Expires: 01 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 29 January 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,006 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 31 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,222 mi
Expires: 01 February 2019
Failed - 31 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,222 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 30 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,536 mi
Expires: 01 February 2018
Passed - 18 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,058 mi
Expires: 01 February 2017
Passed - 20 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,747 mi
Expires: 01 February 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for FT61XVM?
The MOT expires on 21 September 2026.
What is the tax status of FT61XVM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 October 2026.
What are the specifications of FT61XVM?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of FT61XVM?
This vehicle produces 99 g/km of CO2 emissions.