Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 ORUMOT history

LB61 ORU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 190,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
190,241 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,584 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB61 ORU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ORU
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
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ORU was last recorded at 190,241 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,133 miles · 21 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
16,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,241 miles
  • 2022 – 172,896 miles
  • 2021 – 148,530 miles
  • 2020 – 130,970 miles
  • 2019 – 110,722 miles
  • 2018 – 99,663 miles
  • 2016 – 88,443 miles
  • 2015 – 54,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,241 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,241 miles (+108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    190,241 miles
    Test number
    192866409683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail190,133 miles (+17,237)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,133 miles
    Test number
    390437886222
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass172,896 miles (+24,366)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    172,896 miles
    Test number
    463187720514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,530 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,530 miles
    Test number
    403874924083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail148,483 miles (+17,513)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,483 miles
    Test number
    117273110575
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Pass130,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,970 miles
    Test number
    336754749338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,968 miles (+20,246)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,968 miles
    Test number
    433173834774
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass110,722 miles (+11,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,722 miles
    Test number
    673466544948
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass99,663 miles (+11,220)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,663 miles
    Test number
    492599487658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,443 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,443 miles
    Test number
    571999221917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,437 miles (+13,949)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,437 miles
    Test number
    572653176161
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront/rear discs corroded/lipped
  12. Pass74,488 miles (+19,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    863125487956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass54,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,758 miles
    Test number
    709814855049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ORU

Does LB61 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 ORU expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ORU?
The MOT on LB61 ORU expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 ORU done?
LB61 ORU was recorded at 190,241 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 16,584 miles a year.
Has LB61 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ORU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 ORU 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 ORU find?
LB61 ORU passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

Browse all LB61O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.