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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 FTTMOT history

LB61 FTT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,494 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FTT was last recorded at 122,494 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 11,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,926 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,568 miles
Average per year
8,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,494 miles
  • 2024 – 110,926 miles
  • 2023 – 99,789 miles
  • 2022 – 90,405 miles
  • 2021 – 80,828 miles
  • 2020 – 77,134 miles
  • 2019 – 67,695 miles
  • 2018 – 59,004 miles
  • 2017 – 50,435 miles
  • 2016 – 39,199 miles
  • 2015 – 29,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,494 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,494 miles (+11,568)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,494 miles
    Test number
    393422900033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,926 miles (+25)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    650546906236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail110,901 miles (+11,112)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,901 miles
    Test number
    487991535045
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass99,789 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    623337844619
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% max actual 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. minimum 16% actual 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail99,779 miles (+9,374)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    527033353566
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% max actual 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. minimum 16% actual 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass90,405 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,405 miles
    Test number
    995030100953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail90,405 miles (+5,027)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,405 miles
    Test number
    796921227074
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass85,378 miles (+29)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,378 miles
    Test number
    785609313961
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail85,349 miles (+4,521)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,349 miles
    Test number
    169388612972
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass80,828 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    349902991471
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail80,828 miles (+3,694)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    957318728321
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass77,134 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,134 miles
    Test number
    458792664816
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail77,134 miles (+9,439)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,134 miles
    Test number
    109907141631
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass67,695 miles (+8,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    354407556911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass59,004 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,004 miles
    Test number
    853057475619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,435 miles (+11,236)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    561469748617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,199 miles (+10,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    762237550498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass29,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,056 miles
    Test number
    255080315049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 FTT

Does LB61 FTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FTT is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FTT?
The MOT on LB61 FTT is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 FTT done?
LB61 FTT was recorded at 122,494 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,601 miles a year.
Has LB61 FTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FTT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 FTT 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 FTT find?
LB61 FTT passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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