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Volkswagen Jetta

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 KVTMOT history

LB61 KVT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Jetta first used on 22 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,464 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 KVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 KVT was last recorded at 135,464 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 8,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,116 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,348 miles
Average per year
10,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,464 miles
  • 2025 – 127,116 miles
  • 2024 – 118,933 miles
  • 2022 – 113,989 miles
  • 2021 – 102,209 miles
  • 2020 – 90,444 miles
  • 2019 – 80,656 miles
  • 2018 – 71,225 miles
  • 2017 – 56,906 miles
  • 2016 – 44,261 miles
  • 2015 – 25,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,464 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,464 miles (+8,348)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,464 miles
    Test number
    255185927929
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass127,116 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,116 miles
    Test number
    362336886625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,933 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,933 miles
    Test number
    506612380557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,989 miles
    Test number
    330133823545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,989 miles (+11,780)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,989 miles
    Test number
    710223066443
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass102,209 miles (+11,765)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,209 miles
    Test number
    497968838587
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,444 miles (+9,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,444 miles
    Test number
    314364335233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    990596090287
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,656 miles (+9,431)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    121124359217
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,225 miles (+14,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    737272574132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,906 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    367891049526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,866 miles (+12,605)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,866 miles
    Test number
    619534152712
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass44,261 miles (+18,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,261 miles
    Test number
    915432582380
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted

  14. Pass25,582 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,582 miles
    Test number
    508964385147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB61 KVT

Does LB61 KVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 KVT is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 KVT?
The MOT on LB61 KVT is valid until 4 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 KVT done?
LB61 KVT was recorded at 135,464 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 10,272 miles a year.
Has LB61 KVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 KVT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB61 KVT 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 KVT find?
LB61 KVT passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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