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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 LBUMOT history

LB61 LBU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 171,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
171,292 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 LBU
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
14 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 LBU was last recorded at 171,292 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 14,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,554 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,738 miles
Average per year
11,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,292 miles
  • 2025 – 156,554 miles
  • 2024 – 142,396 miles
  • 2023 – 125,011 miles
  • 2022 – 117,623 miles
  • 2021 – 97,058 miles
  • 2020 – 87,003 miles
  • 2019 – 82,894 miles
  • 2018 – 80,324 miles
  • 2017 – 70,033 miles
  • 2016 – 60,629 miles
  • 2015 – 42,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,292 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,292 miles (+14,738)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    171,292 miles
    Test number
    621777831983
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,554 miles (+14,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,554 miles
    Test number
    716768330117
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,396 miles (+17,385)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,396 miles
    Test number
    215343626433
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,011 miles
    Test number
    181842765435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail125,011 miles (+7,388)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,011 miles
    Test number
    917001940537
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    794371037472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail117,623 miles (+20,565)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    152348324974
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,058 miles (+10,055)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,058 miles
    Test number
    489902121091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,003 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,003 miles
    Test number
    692452864079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    987503447278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,894 miles (+2,570)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    854412181389
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass80,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    968994047598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,324 miles (+10,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    873863889602
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass70,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,033 miles
    Test number
    670772554320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail70,033 miles (+9,404)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,033 miles
    Test number
    537403558499
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass60,629 miles (+17,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    187465054662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,998 miles
    Test number
    155568745457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 LBU

Does LB61 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 LBU is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 LBU?
The MOT on LB61 LBU is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 LBU done?
LB61 LBU was recorded at 171,292 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 11,651 miles a year.
Has LB61 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 LBU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 LBU 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 LBU find?
LB61 LBU passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated, and 3 more.

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