Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB61 ORWMOT history
LB61 ORW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,099 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 84,099 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 ORW
- 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 valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 ORW was last recorded at 84,099 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 4,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,133 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,966 miles
- Average per year
- 5,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,099 miles
- 2025 – 79,133 miles
- 2024 – 70,884 miles
- 2023 – 66,715 miles
- 2022 – 60,236 miles
- 2021 – 55,471 miles
- 2020 – 52,281 miles
- 2019 – 47,613 miles
- 2018 – 43,547 miles
- 2017 – 39,761 miles
- 2016 – 36,835 miles
- 2015 – 21,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,099 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and suspension components corroded
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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,099 miles (+4,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 84,099 miles
- Test number
- 297354236894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and suspension components corroded
Pass79,133 miles (+8,249)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 79,133 miles
- Test number
- 290456963477
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Pass70,884 miles (+4,169)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 70,884 miles
- Test number
- 319286653700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,715 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 66,715 miles
- Test number
- 342960482347
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,715 miles (+6,479)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,715 miles
- Test number
- 407518597525
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,236 miles (+4,765)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 60,236 miles
- Test number
- 820307518592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,471 miles (+3,190)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 55,471 miles
- Test number
- 754832643433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME RUSTY...
Pass52,281 miles (+4,668)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 52,281 miles
- Test number
- 435588695641
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass47,613 miles (+4,066)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 47,613 miles
- Test number
- 371403346528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,547 miles (+3,786)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 43,547 miles
- Test number
- 784391099585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING...
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 39,761 miles
- Test number
- 282322606771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,761 miles (+2,926)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,761 miles
- Test number
- 607886167849
- DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Pass36,835 miles (+8,146)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 36,835 miles
- Test number
- 986969130142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,689 miles (+7,492)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 28,689 miles
- Test number
- 523622742438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 21,197 miles
- Test number
- 117163425004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 ORW
- Does LB61 ORW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ORW is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 ORW?
- The MOT on LB61 ORW is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 ORW done?
- LB61 ORW was recorded at 84,099 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,394 miles a year.
- Has LB61 ORW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 ORW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB61 ORW 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 ORW find?
- LB61 ORW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded.
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