Volkswagen Amarok
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB61 GDUMOT history
LB61 GDU is a white diesel Volkswagen Amarok first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 183,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 183,338 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,032 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 GDU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Amarok
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 GDU was last recorded at 183,338 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 183,329 miles · 30 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 13,032 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,338 miles
- 2025 – 178,023 miles
- 2024 – 163,353 miles
- 2023 – 145,980 miles
- 2022 – 128,037 miles
- 2020 – 106,311 miles
- 2019 – 95,686 miles
- 2018 – 85,220 miles
- 2017 – 66,014 miles
- 2016 – 51,622 miles
- 2015 – 40,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,338 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,338 miles (+9)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 183,338 miles
- Test number
- 333214833310
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Fail183,329 miles (+5,306)6 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,329 miles
- Test number
- 784495020874
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass178,023 miles (+14,670)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 178,023 miles
- Test number
- 114141838768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,353 miles (+17,373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 163,353 miles
- Test number
- 197481138879
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass145,980 miles (+17,943)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 145,980 miles
- Test number
- 729651055190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,037 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 128,037 miles
- Test number
- 685721304857
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail128,037 miles (+21,726)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,037 miles
- Test number
- 569757003754
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,311 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 106,311 miles
- Test number
- 901881363519
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNo recordable diesel smoke emissions noted
Fail106,286 miles (+10,600)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,286 miles
- Test number
- 546176498965
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNo recordable diesel smoke emissions noted
Pass95,686 miles (+10,466)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,686 miles
- Test number
- 468963196251
- 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))
Pass85,220 miles (+19,206)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 85,220 miles
- Test number
- 135283344087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,014 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 66,014 miles
- Test number
- 633666247340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mountings have slight play (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mountings have slight play (2.2.A.1b)
Fail66,013 miles (+14,391)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,013 miles
- Test number
- 925762291135
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mountings have slight play (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mountings have slight play (2.2.A.1b)
Pass51,622 miles (+11,464)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 51,622 miles
- Test number
- 128646042517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,158 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,158 miles
- Test number
- 496766005180
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,158 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 40,158 miles
- Test number
- 947256805147
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB61 GDU
- Does LB61 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GDU is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 GDU?
- The MOT on LB61 GDU is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 GDU done?
- LB61 GDU was recorded at 183,338 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 13,032 miles a year.
- Has LB61 GDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 GDU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 GDU 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 GDU find?
- LB61 GDU passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 2 more.
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