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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 GPEMOT history

LB61 GPE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 140,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
140,946 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GPE was last recorded at 140,946 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,259 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
687 miles
Average per year
7,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,946 miles
  • 2023 – 140,259 miles
  • 2022 – 132,571 miles
  • 2021 – 125,191 miles
  • 2020 – 117,229 miles
  • 2019 – 105,544 miles
  • 2018 – 96,823 miles
  • 2017 – 86,627 miles
  • 2016 – 81,759 miles
  • 2015 – 65,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,946 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,946 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,946 miles
    Test number
    574856310160
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail140,941 miles (+682)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,941 miles
    Test number
    577002951422
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass140,259 miles (+7,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,259 miles
    Test number
    527929984603
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,571 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,571 miles
    Test number
    559818767460
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,571 miles (+7,380)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,571 miles
    Test number
    193933819826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,191 miles
    Test number
    901638795228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,191 miles (+7,962)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,191 miles
    Test number
    521011204752
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed walls damaged to both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass117,229 miles (+11,685)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,229 miles
    Test number
    344294654683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,544 miles (+8,721)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,544 miles
    Test number
    170816184073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,823 miles (+10,196)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,823 miles
    Test number
    748426255230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,627 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,627 miles
    Test number
    369621203493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,759 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,759 miles
    Test number
    939894273796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail81,759 miles (+16,091)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,759 miles
    Test number
    163960868186
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,668 miles
    Test number
    507337345081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GPE

Does LB61 GPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 GPE expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GPE?
The MOT on LB61 GPE expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 GPE done?
LB61 GPE was recorded at 140,946 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 7,278 miles a year.
Has LB61 GPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GPE has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 GPE 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 GPE find?
LB61 GPE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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