Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB61 DTOMOT history
LB61 DTO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 101,035 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 13 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 DTO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 DTO was last recorded at 101,035 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,032 miles · 23 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 8,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,035 miles
- 2025 – 101,032 miles
- 2024 – 96,643 miles
- 2023 – 90,602 miles
- 2022 – 85,835 miles
- 2021 – 79,862 miles
- 2020 – 71,941 miles
- 2019 – 62,378 miles
- 2018 – 49,149 miles
- 2017 – 42,374 miles
- 2016 – 31,512 miles
- 2015 – 18,785 miles
- 2014 – 7,803 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,035 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,035 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 101,035 miles
- Test number
- 865407806864
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail101,032 miles (+4,389)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,032 miles
- Test number
- 353687786571
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass96,643 miles (+411)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 96,643 miles
- Test number
- 107293206552
- AdvisoryCentral Front There is klunk noise from the steering rack
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray floor covers & sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass96,232 miles (+5,630)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 96,232 miles
- Test number
- 908617057025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNoise from steering
Pass90,602 miles (+4,767)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 90,602 miles
- Test number
- 327591843976
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNoise from steering rack
Pass85,835 miles (+5,973)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 85,835 miles
- Test number
- 371124287737
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,862 miles (+7,921)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,862 miles
- Test number
- 740195360184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,941 miles (+9,563)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 71,941 miles
- Test number
- 502152900370
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,378 miles (+13,229)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 62,378 miles
- Test number
- 620316676328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,149 miles (+6,775)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 49,149 miles
- Test number
- 748198727968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,374 miles (+10,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 42,374 miles
- Test number
- 875415883429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,512 miles (+12,727)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 31,512 miles
- Test number
- 218933644659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,785 miles (+10,982)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 18,785 miles
- Test number
- 219405208681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 7,803 miles
- Test number
- 316457864273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 DTO
- Does LB61 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 DTO is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 DTO?
- The MOT on LB61 DTO is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 DTO done?
- LB61 DTO was recorded at 101,035 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 8,269 miles a year.
- Has LB61 DTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 DTO has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 DTO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB61 DTO find?
- LB61 DTO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension rod ball joint has slight play ns and os, and 3 more.
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