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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 TDVMOT history

LB61 TDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 195,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
195,579 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 TDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 TDV was last recorded at 195,579 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,345 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
14,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,579 miles
  • 2025 – 181,323 miles
  • 2024 – 168,432 miles
  • 2023 – 152,935 miles
  • 2022 – 142,527 miles
  • 2021 – 119,745 miles
  • 2019 – 89,646 miles
  • 2018 – 69,661 miles
  • 2017 – 57,507 miles
  • 2016 – 50,453 miles
  • 2015 – 41,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,579 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Body component damaged but not likely to cause injury

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,579 miles (+234)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    195,579 miles
    Test number
    170372102733
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail195,345 miles (+14,022)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,345 miles
    Test number
    743663975165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass181,323 miles (+316)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    181,323 miles
    Test number
    733190602728
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail181,007 miles (+12,575)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,007 miles
    Test number
    260803801507
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component damaged but not likely to cause injury
    • 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass168,432 miles (+173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,432 miles
    Test number
    457313460269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail168,259 miles (+15,324)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,259 miles
    Test number
    220490233283
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass152,935 miles (+10,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,935 miles
    Test number
    475416678718
    • 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))
    • 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. Pass142,527 miles (+22,782)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,527 miles
    Test number
    559571255318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,745 miles (+30,099)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,745 miles
    Test number
    775186005344
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass89,646 miles (+19,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,646 miles
    Test number
    713025799720
    • 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))
  11. Pass69,661 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,661 miles
    Test number
    520611501298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,073 miles (+11,566)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    431740155547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,507 miles (+7,054)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,507 miles
    Test number
    389761314185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,453 miles (+8,911)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,453 miles
    Test number
    313518559776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,542 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    640038658343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,987 miles
    Test number
    652769520385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 TDV

Does LB61 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 TDV is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 TDV?
The MOT on LB61 TDV is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 TDV done?
LB61 TDV was recorded at 195,579 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 14,148 miles a year.
Has LB61 TDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 TDV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 TDV 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 TDV find?
LB61 TDV passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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