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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 RUAMOT history

LB61 RUA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,415 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 RUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 RUA was last recorded at 125,415 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 13,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,917 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,498 miles
Average per year
9,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,415 miles
  • 2025 – 111,917 miles
  • 2024 – 97,886 miles
  • 2023 – 83,817 miles
  • 2022 – 71,194 miles
  • 2021 – 59,962 miles
  • 2020 – 54,324 miles
  • 2019 – 41,012 miles
  • 2018 – 37,392 miles
  • 2017 – 35,470 miles
  • 2016 – 27,304 miles
  • 2015 – 16,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,415 miles
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,415 miles (+13,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,415 miles
    Test number
    965338297297
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass111,917 miles (+14,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,917 miles
    Test number
    289033567582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,886 miles (+14,069)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,886 miles
    Test number
    659389872647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,817 miles (+12,623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,817 miles
    Test number
    417485988350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,194 miles (+11,232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    936905114224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,962 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,962 miles
    Test number
    681554218877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,324 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    328438646910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,097 miles (+13,085)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,097 miles
    Test number
    375863235297
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass41,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,012 miles
    Test number
    265833497807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail41,012 miles (+3,620)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,012 miles
    Test number
    488931326673
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass37,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    905369523266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,392 miles (+1,922)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    212566402219
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass35,470 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    225392860553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,304 miles (+11,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,304 miles
    Test number
    705272705588
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  15. Pass16,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,262 miles
    Test number
    709995635054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 RUA

Does LB61 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 RUA is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 RUA?
The MOT on LB61 RUA is valid until 12 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 RUA done?
LB61 RUA was recorded at 125,415 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 9,935 miles a year.
Has LB61 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 RUA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LB61 RUA 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 RUA find?
LB61 RUA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both.

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