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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 GPOMOT history

LB61 GPO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,858 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GPO
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
5 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GPO was last recorded at 144,858 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 12,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,105 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,753 miles
Average per year
10,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,858 miles
  • 2024 – 132,105 miles
  • 2023 – 120,543 miles
  • 2022 – 108,155 miles
  • 2021 – 94,385 miles
  • 2020 – 82,613 miles
  • 2019 – 72,351 miles
  • 2018 – 60,508 miles
  • 2017 – 53,209 miles
  • 2016 – 45,748 miles
  • 2015 – 37,681 miles
  • 2014 – 30,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,858 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,858 miles (+12,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    773406545883
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,105 miles (+11,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,105 miles
    Test number
    918286250603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,543 miles
    Test number
    777931868433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,543 miles (+12,388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,543 miles
    Test number
    390281923702
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass108,155 miles (+13,770)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    624210181047
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

  6. Pass94,385 miles (+11,772)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    499021440908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,613 miles (+10,262)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    752219398691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,351 miles (+11,843)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    697296562552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    239306722055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,508 miles (+7,299)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    856933902658
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass53,209 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    908960766148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,748 miles (+8,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,748 miles
    Test number
    121855305411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass37,681 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,681 miles
    Test number
    442717914209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,242 miles
    Test number
    489323564367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 GPO

Does LB61 GPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GPO is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GPO?
The MOT on LB61 GPO is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GPO done?
LB61 GPO was recorded at 144,858 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 10,521 miles a year.
Has LB61 GPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GPO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 GPO 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 GPO find?
LB61 GPO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight wear; nearside front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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