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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 LBLMOT history

LB61 LBL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 169,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,761 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 LBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 LBL was last recorded at 169,761 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 7,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,934 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,827 miles
Average per year
13,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,761 miles
  • 2025 – 161,934 miles
  • 2024 – 155,418 miles
  • 2023 – 148,180 miles
  • 2022 – 129,706 miles
  • 2021 – 105,049 miles
  • 2020 – 84,424 miles
  • 2019 – 64,966 miles
  • 2017 – 43,612 miles
  • 2016 – 24,491 miles
  • 2015 – 22,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,761 miles (+7,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,761 miles
    Test number
    780103394216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass161,934 miles (+6,516)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,934 miles
    Test number
    778158757524
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass155,418 miles (+7,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,418 miles
    Test number
    878432408486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass148,180 miles (+18,474)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,180 miles
    Test number
    298581982442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,706 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    775633388598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail129,706 miles (+24,657)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,706 miles
    Test number
    917037388763
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,049 miles (+20,625)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    496794278532
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass84,424 miles (+19,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,424 miles
    Test number
    323525366254
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass64,966 miles (+21,354)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,966 miles
    Test number
    342613000858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass43,612 miles (+19,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,612 miles
    Test number
    798339025600
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyre's worn on inner tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Also couple bits of sharp metal in it, tyre worn on inner tread
  11. Pass24,491 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,491 miles
    Test number
    498077903784
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray obstructing view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass22,809 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,809 miles
    Test number
    276390169049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,909 miles
    Test number
    935286115051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,909 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,909 miles
    Test number
    498446815058
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Questions about LB61 LBL

Does LB61 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 LBL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 LBL?
The MOT on LB61 LBL is valid until 30 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 LBL done?
LB61 LBL was recorded at 169,761 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 13,535 miles a year.
Has LB61 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 LBL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB61 LBL 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 LBL find?
LB61 LBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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