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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 GSUMOT history

LB61 GSU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,363 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GSU
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 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GSU was last recorded at 157,363 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,363 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,363 miles
  • 2025 – 146,070 miles
  • 2024 – 137,176 miles
  • 2023 – 127,326 miles
  • 2022 – 118,230 miles
  • 2021 – 111,364 miles
  • 2020 – 104,554 miles
  • 2019 – 93,917 miles
  • 2018 – 83,192 miles
  • 2017 – 75,262 miles
  • 2016 – 67,311 miles
  • 2015 – 58,260 miles
  • 2014 – 48,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,363 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear springs corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp weak.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,363 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,363 miles
    Test number
    434472580513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp weak.

  2. Fail157,363 miles (+11,293)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,363 miles
    Test number
    970172139883
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp weak.

  3. Pass146,070 miles (+8,894)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,070 miles
    Test number
    467003928586
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight damage to wing
    • 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))

  4. Pass137,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    849293121575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail137,174 miles (+9,848)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,174 miles
    Test number
    916148772898
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16. Kumho. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass127,326 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,326 miles
    Test number
    691222694261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail127,325 miles (+9,095)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,325 miles
    Test number
    167931330850
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass118,230 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,230 miles
    Test number
    216127197639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray obscuring view.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail118,228 miles (+6,864)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,228 miles
    Test number
    897266055620
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray obscuring view.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished in tread.

  10. Pass111,364 miles (+6,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    878640552128
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f outer pad lower than n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted n/s/f inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  11. Pass104,554 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,554 miles
    Test number
    786132989065
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail104,554 miles (+10,637)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,554 miles
    Test number
    917112418493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass93,917 miles (+10,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,917 miles
    Test number
    104382290980
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  14. Pass83,192 miles (+7,930)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,192 miles
    Test number
    578784281884
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass75,262 miles (+7,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,262 miles
    Test number
    166287167646
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,311 miles
    Test number
    109207302253
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front o/s outer (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail67,311 miles (+9,051)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,311 miles
    Test number
    685926474540
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front o/s outer (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass58,260 miles (+9,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,260 miles
    Test number
    942790521009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres poor inner edges

  19. Pass48,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,839 miles
    Test number
    196271224314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GSU

Does LB61 GSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GSU is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GSU?
The MOT on LB61 GSU is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GSU done?
LB61 GSU was recorded at 157,363 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 9,163 miles a year.
Has LB61 GSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GSU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 GSU 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 GSU find?
LB61 GSU passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer cv boot leaking slightly., and 3 more.

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