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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 RTXMOT history

LB61 RTX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,158 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 RTX
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
6 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 RTX was last recorded at 120,158 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 11,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,536 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,622 miles
Average per year
9,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,158 miles
  • 2025 – 108,536 miles
  • 2024 – 92,671 miles
  • 2023 – 82,090 miles
  • 2022 – 75,033 miles
  • 2021 – 59,577 miles
  • 2020 – 51,784 miles
  • 2019 – 44,440 miles
  • 2018 – 33,094 miles
  • 2017 – 30,991 miles
  • 2016 – 25,717 miles
  • 2015 – 20,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,158 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,158 miles (+11,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,158 miles
    Test number
    236312709175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    299542746534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,536 miles (+15,865)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    530737766721
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,671 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    638297055386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,669 miles (+10,579)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    537747140413
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,090 miles (+7,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,090 miles
    Test number
    585848322870
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,033 miles (+15,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,033 miles
    Test number
    925060367031
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,577 miles
    Test number
    747393843224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail59,577 miles (+7,793)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,577 miles
    Test number
    597542628859
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,784 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,784 miles
    Test number
    429216739272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,440 miles (+11,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    209721040157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass33,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    210937518462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,094 miles (+2,103)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    116105562269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass30,991 miles (+5,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    150561404125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass25,717 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,717 miles
    Test number
    414912977529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,797 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,797 miles
    Test number
    797985591934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,099 miles
    Test number
    316939905054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 RTX

Does LB61 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 RTX is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 RTX?
The MOT on LB61 RTX is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 RTX done?
LB61 RTX was recorded at 120,158 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 9,034 miles a year.
Has LB61 RTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 RTX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 RTX 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 RTX find?
LB61 RTX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear.

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