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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 TBVMOT history

LB61 TBV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,616 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 TBV
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 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 TBV was last recorded at 127,616 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 9,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,643 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,973 miles
Average per year
9,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,616 miles
  • 2025 – 117,643 miles
  • 2024 – 114,708 miles
  • 2023 – 108,179 miles
  • 2022 – 102,974 miles
  • 2021 – 99,175 miles
  • 2020 – 93,400 miles
  • 2019 – 79,774 miles
  • 2018 – 62,877 miles
  • 2017 – 48,436 miles
  • 2016 – 40,633 miles
  • 2015 – 26,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,616 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,616 miles (+9,973)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,616 miles
    Test number
    905462949509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,643 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,643 miles
    Test number
    713394097801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,640 miles (+2,932)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    580709763001
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass114,708 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,708 miles
    Test number
    364041113498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,179 miles (+5,205)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    872482870842
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,974 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,974 miles
    Test number
    644752070724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,175 miles (+5,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    107434505478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,400 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    621090475570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,269 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,269 miles
    Test number
    169952118734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    178224854164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail79,774 miles (+16,897)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    806365148120
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot holed (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass62,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    172463805266
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer light grease seepage from gaiter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear stone cuts to tyre treads

  13. Fail62,877 miles (+14,441)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    926763792722
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer light grease seepage from gaiter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear stone cuts to tyre treads

  14. Pass48,436 miles (+7,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    902305711095
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split at big end (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass40,633 miles (+14,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,633 miles
    Test number
    667904752392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySmall stone cuts in offside rear tyre tread

  16. Pass26,201 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,201 miles
    Test number
    659588425015
    • Note2x Baby seats in rear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to limit & small stone cuts in tread
    • NoteRear brake pads worn close to limit & discs worn

Questions about LB61 TBV

Does LB61 TBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 TBV is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 TBV?
The MOT on LB61 TBV is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 TBV done?
LB61 TBV was recorded at 127,616 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 9,035 miles a year.
Has LB61 TBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 TBV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 TBV 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 TBV find?
LB61 TBV passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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