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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 RTOMOT history

LB61 RTO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,461 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 RTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 RTO was last recorded at 66,461 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 3,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,953 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,508 miles
Average per year
3,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,461 miles
  • 2025 – 62,953 miles
  • 2024 – 59,895 miles
  • 2023 – 55,496 miles
  • 2022 – 48,480 miles
  • 2021 – 46,201 miles
  • 2020 – 44,256 miles
  • 2019 – 39,971 miles
  • 2018 – 36,346 miles
  • 2017 – 32,778 miles
  • 2016 – 28,861 miles
  • 2015 – 25,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,461 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,461 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    977436951586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,953 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    747284975485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,895 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,895 miles
    Test number
    258286953365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,496 miles (+7,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,496 miles
    Test number
    259199258662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,480 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    378661767821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,201 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    955472551397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,256 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,256 miles
    Test number
    270977861649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,971 miles
    Test number
    467025356291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail39,971 miles (+3,625)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,971 miles
    Test number
    831495339627
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass36,346 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,346 miles
    Test number
    674179115595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,778 miles (+3,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,778 miles
    Test number
    646668384344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass28,861 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,861 miles
    Test number
    230468993855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,281 miles
    Test number
    318360895041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 RTO

Does LB61 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 RTO is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 RTO?
The MOT on LB61 RTO is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 RTO done?
LB61 RTO was recorded at 66,461 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,585 miles a year.
Has LB61 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 RTO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LB61 RTO 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 RTO find?
LB61 RTO passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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