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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 RZMMOT history

LB61 RZM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 141,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,169 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 RZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 RZM was last recorded at 141,169 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 9,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,511 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,658 miles
Average per year
9,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,169 miles
  • 2025 – 131,511 miles
  • 2024 – 121,837 miles
  • 2023 – 113,909 miles
  • 2022 – 101,888 miles
  • 2021 – 89,991 miles
  • 2019 – 80,385 miles
  • 2018 – 71,018 miles
  • 2017 – 54,460 miles
  • 2016 – 44,174 miles
  • 2015 – 33,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,169 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,169 miles
    Test number
    117237594719
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail141,167 miles (+9,656)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,167 miles
    Test number
    836337756879
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated SIEZED (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass131,511 miles (+9,674)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,511 miles
    Test number
    453606910596
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass121,837 miles (+7,928)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    947761844174
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass113,909 miles (+12,021)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,909 miles
    Test number
    905443298787
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass101,888 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    851863268388
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail101,887 miles (+11,896)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    649500002334
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass89,991 miles (+9,606)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    818544012049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,385 miles (+9,367)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,385 miles
    Test number
    624035073402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,018 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,018 miles
    Test number
    985589023689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    830441313683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,069 miles (+10,609)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    119817720509
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass54,460 miles (+10,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,460 miles
    Test number
    425928584964
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing in centre
  14. Pass44,174 miles (+10,961)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,174 miles
    Test number
    298454615149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    118087705443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 RZM

Does LB61 RZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 RZM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 RZM?
The MOT on LB61 RZM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 RZM done?
LB61 RZM was recorded at 141,169 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,707 miles a year.
Has LB61 RZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 RZM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 RZM 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 RZM find?
LB61 RZM passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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