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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 KVYMOT history

LB61 KVY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,425 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 KVY
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
24 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 KVY was last recorded at 83,425 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 10,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,706 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,719 miles
Average per year
6,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,425 miles
  • 2025 – 72,706 miles
  • 2024 – 53,820 miles
  • 2023 – 40,762 miles
  • 2022 – 31,340 miles
  • 2021 – 21,472 miles
  • 2020 – 16,701 miles
  • 2019 – 14,291 miles
  • 2018 – 13,925 miles
  • 2017 – 12,520 miles
  • 2016 – 11,750 miles
  • 2015 – 8,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,425 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,425 miles (+10,719)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    445591532587
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    264950102667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,706 miles (+18,886)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    174242097545
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 places plus bald edges ADVISE TRACKING BE CHECKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass53,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,820 miles
    Test number
    968795560874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads getting down.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail53,820 miles (+13,058)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,820 miles
    Test number
    969418727733
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads getting down.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass40,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    860543846329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,762 miles (+9,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    322340964289
    • Repaired at testFront Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass31,340 miles (+9,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,340 miles
    Test number
    170824920913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass21,472 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    21,472 miles
    Test number
    514355718094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    16,701 miles
    Test number
    618470714316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,699 miles (+2,408)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,699 miles
    Test number
    101278534252
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass14,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    673541589514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,291 miles (+366)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    635334253802
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass13,925 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    13,925 miles
    Test number
    792365046949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,520 miles (+770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    12,520 miles
    Test number
    543817576125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass11,750 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    11,750 miles
    Test number
    181821031342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    8,733 miles
    Test number
    929770525088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 KVY

Does LB61 KVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 KVY is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 KVY?
The MOT on LB61 KVY is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 KVY done?
LB61 KVY was recorded at 83,425 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,802 miles a year.
Has LB61 KVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 KVY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 KVY 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 KVY find?
LB61 KVY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush.

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