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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 ORXMOT history

LB61 ORX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 77,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,923 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ORX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ORX was last recorded at 77,923 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 17,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,838 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,085 miles
Average per year
6,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,923 miles
  • 2025 – 60,838 miles
  • 2024 – 50,052 miles
  • 2023 – 39,045 miles
  • 2022 – 26,166 miles
  • 2021 – 18,536 miles
  • 2020 – 18,304 miles
  • 2019 – 17,439 miles
  • 2018 – 17,391 miles
  • 2017 – 16,603 miles
  • 2016 – 14,814 miles
  • 2015 – 11,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,923 miles
  • AdvisoryManufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame and arms corroded

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,923 miles (+17,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,923 miles
    Test number
    223517004637
    • AdvisoryManufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and arms corroded

  2. Pass60,838 miles (+10,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,838 miles
    Test number
    864971347298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass50,052 miles (+11,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    956658147229
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass39,045 miles (+12,879)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    322635381270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,166 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    26,166 miles
    Test number
    906696235679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,536 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    18,536 miles
    Test number
    780615307733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail18,535 miles (+231)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,535 miles
    Test number
    585080634719
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc breaking apart (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass18,304 miles (+865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,304 miles
    Test number
    732184318386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass17,439 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    17,439 miles
    Test number
    943567422189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass17,391 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    17,391 miles
    Test number
    388971968483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Fail17,385 miles (+782)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,385 miles
    Test number
    335032657648
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass16,603 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,603 miles
    Test number
    677453306832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,814 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    14,814 miles
    Test number
    776082860084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    11,659 miles
    Test number
    906139215035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ORX

Does LB61 ORX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ORX is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ORX?
The MOT on LB61 ORX is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 ORX done?
LB61 ORX was recorded at 77,923 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 6,006 miles a year.
Has LB61 ORX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ORX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 ORX 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 ORX find?
LB61 ORX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.; rear sub frame and arms corroded.

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