
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass148,180 miles (+18,474)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 148,180 miles
- Test number
- 298581982442
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass22,809 miles (+1,900)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 22,809 miles
- Test number
- 276390169049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 20,909 miles
- Test number
- 935286115051
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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