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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 ORFMOT history

LB61 ORF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,258 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ORF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ORF was last recorded at 145,258 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 12,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,669 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,589 miles
Average per year
10,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,258 miles
  • 2025 – 132,669 miles
  • 2024 – 119,152 miles
  • 2023 – 104,022 miles
  • 2022 – 88,409 miles
  • 2020 – 70,254 miles
  • 2019 – 65,671 miles
  • 2018 – 59,013 miles
  • 2017 – 55,196 miles
  • 2016 – 50,318 miles
  • 2015 – 42,619 miles
  • 2014 – 28,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,258 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wearing/worn on inner edge,225/45/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre light on

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.

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,258 miles (+12,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,258 miles
    Test number
    809083796817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wearing/worn on inner edge,225/45/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on

  2. Pass132,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,669 miles
    Test number
    591845115319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,666 miles (+13,514)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,666 miles
    Test number
    862778345637
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass119,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    445851013146
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,147 miles (+15,125)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,147 miles
    Test number
    985764546518
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Pass104,022 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,022 miles
    Test number
    594672614130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail104,022 miles (+15,613)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,022 miles
    Test number
    989173593268
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  8. Pass88,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    307021688896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,409 miles (+18,155)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    875610142963
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,254 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    730558985361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,671 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,671 miles
    Test number
    816042590348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,013 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    565093865687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,196 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,196 miles
    Test number
    388594110100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,318 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    923007374850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,619 miles (+13,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    717897699878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,998 miles
    Test number
    119081064323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ORF

Does LB61 ORF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ORF is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ORF?
The MOT on LB61 ORF is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 ORF done?
LB61 ORF was recorded at 145,258 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 10,390 miles a year.
Has LB61 ORF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ORF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 ORF 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 ORF find?
LB61 ORF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,wearing/worn on inner edge,225/45/17 91w; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear, and 1 more.

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