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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 ORCMOT history

LB61 ORC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,311 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ORC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ORC was last recorded at 157,311 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 13,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,712 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,599 miles
Average per year
11,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,311 miles
  • 2025 – 143,712 miles
  • 2024 – 130,808 miles
  • 2023 – 115,947 miles
  • 2022 – 106,319 miles
  • 2021 – 97,369 miles
  • 2020 – 86,509 miles
  • 2019 – 65,239 miles
  • 2018 – 57,487 miles
  • 2017 – 42,570 miles
  • 2016 – 33,806 miles
  • 2015 – 25,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,311 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,311 miles (+13,599)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,311 miles
    Test number
    816853053807
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass143,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,712 miles
    Test number
    727467293359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,712 miles (+12,904)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,712 miles
    Test number
    978406958857
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,808 miles
    Test number
    669787747454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,808 miles (+14,861)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,808 miles
    Test number
    464578065548
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,947 miles (+9,628)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,947 miles
    Test number
    394182938753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,319 miles (+8,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    872387966691
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass97,369 miles (+10,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,369 miles
    Test number
    286165581600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  9. Pass86,509 miles (+21,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    828603418189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass65,239 miles (+7,752)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,239 miles
    Test number
    122617561416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,487 miles (+14,917)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,487 miles
    Test number
    998402518545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,570 miles (+8,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,570 miles
    Test number
    943520544716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass33,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,806 miles
    Test number
    389221469790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,806 miles (+8,719)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,806 miles
    Test number
    518511789289
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass25,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,087 miles
    Test number
    947928935019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ORC

Does LB61 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ORC is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ORC?
The MOT on LB61 ORC is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 ORC done?
LB61 ORC was recorded at 157,311 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 11,502 miles a year.
Has LB61 ORC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ORC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 ORC 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 ORC find?
LB61 ORC passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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