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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 PHUMOT history

LB61 PHU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,120 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 PHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 PHU was last recorded at 108,120 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,114 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,120 miles
  • 2024 – 100,075 miles
  • 2023 – 96,702 miles
  • 2022 – 88,776 miles
  • 2021 – 78,625 miles
  • 2020 – 65,924 miles
  • 2019 – 53,501 miles
  • 2018 – 38,815 miles
  • 2017 – 25,286 miles
  • 2015 – 17,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,120 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,120 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,120 miles
    Test number
    655089739763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,114 miles (+8,039)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,114 miles
    Test number
    461997670593
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded. Unable to check seatbelts.
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,075 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    279515613122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,065 miles (+3,363)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,065 miles
    Test number
    236849358677
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,702 miles (+7,926)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    704448957385
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass88,776 miles (+10,151)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    903089624775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,625 miles (+12,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,625 miles
    Test number
    681034663450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,924 miles (+12,423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,924 miles
    Test number
    297639854007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,501 miles (+14,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    691750650144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,815 miles (+13,529)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,815 miles
    Test number
    618431664892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,286 miles
    Test number
    365208844918
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail25,286 miles (+2,537)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,286 miles
    Test number
    647210548638
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass22,749 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    22,749 miles
    Test number
    614912127179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,220 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    17,220 miles
    Test number
    992218162820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,013 miles
    Test number
    645259405084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 PHU

Does LB61 PHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 PHU is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 PHU?
The MOT on LB61 PHU is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 PHU done?
LB61 PHU was recorded at 108,120 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,541 miles a year.
Has LB61 PHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 PHU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 PHU 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 PHU find?
LB61 PHU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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