Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LB61 GZRMOT history
LB61 GZR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 182,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 182,454 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 GZR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 GZR was last recorded at 182,454 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,454 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,454 miles
- 2024 – 173,021 miles
- 2023 – 163,041 miles
- 2022 – 151,847 miles
- 2021 – 139,434 miles
- 2020 – 129,614 miles
- 2019 – 115,063 miles
- 2018 – 97,664 miles
- 2017 – 78,681 miles
- 2016 – 66,736 miles
- 2015 – 52,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,454 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 182,454 miles
- Test number
- 393475229134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,454 miles (+9,433)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,454 miles
- Test number
- 724519375492
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass173,021 miles (+9,980)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 173,021 miles
- Test number
- 509743408192
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass163,041 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 163,041 miles
- Test number
- 439202903154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail163,041 miles (+11,194)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,041 miles
- Test number
- 504497819605
- DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,847 miles (+12,413)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 151,847 miles
- Test number
- 968781348600
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 139,434 miles
- Test number
- 393702694818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,434 miles (+9,820)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,434 miles
- Test number
- 977062922705
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently catch/lever broken (3.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass129,614 miles (+14,551)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 129,614 miles
- Test number
- 668936295679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,063 miles (+17,399)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,063 miles
- Test number
- 120217450305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,664 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 97,664 miles
- Test number
- 327694625761
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail97,664 miles (+18,983)3 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,664 miles
- Test number
- 730095909611
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass78,681 miles (+11,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,681 miles
- Test number
- 156529353768
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre uneven wear/perishing
- AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear rubber bush starting to show signs of perishing
Pass66,736 miles (+13,904)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,736 miles
- Test number
- 329309739007
- AdvisoryStone damage to windscreen.
Pass52,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 52,832 miles
- Test number
- 115797895149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 GZR
- Does LB61 GZR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB61 GZR expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 GZR?
- The MOT on LB61 GZR expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB61 GZR done?
- LB61 GZR was recorded at 182,454 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 12,890 miles a year.
- Has LB61 GZR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 GZR has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 GZR 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 GZR find?
- LB61 GZR passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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