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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 VHXMOT history

LB61 VHX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
163,519 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 VHX
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
21 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 VHX was last recorded at 163,519 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 5,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,035 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,484 miles
Average per year
9,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,519 miles
  • 2025 – 158,035 miles
  • 2024 – 148,671 miles
  • 2023 – 139,895 miles
  • 2022 – 127,926 miles
  • 2021 – 110,667 miles
  • 2020 – 100,051 miles
  • 2019 – 85,370 miles
  • 2018 – 77,672 miles
  • 2017 – 69,858 miles
  • 2016 – 61,755 miles
  • 2015 – 53,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,519 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,519 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,519 miles
    Test number
    417812295986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,035 miles (+9,364)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,035 miles
    Test number
    560132131154
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass148,671 miles (+8,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,671 miles
    Test number
    275138099169
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass139,895 miles (+11,969)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,895 miles
    Test number
    542425066116
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass127,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,926 miles
    Test number
    554825436804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,926 miles (+17,259)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,926 miles
    Test number
    785101572817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass110,667 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,667 miles
    Test number
    909099377056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    315750728482
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail100,051 miles (+14,681)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    923595491944
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass85,370 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    887557741327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,672 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,672 miles
    Test number
    604313404371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,858 miles (+8,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,858 miles
    Test number
    658004843253
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perished
  13. Pass61,755 miles (+8,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    174014962747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass53,226 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,226 miles
    Test number
    169726825455
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB61 VHX

Does LB61 VHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 VHX is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 VHX?
The MOT on LB61 VHX is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 VHX done?
LB61 VHX was recorded at 163,519 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 9,802 miles a year.
Has LB61 VHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 VHX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB61 VHX 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 VHX find?
LB61 VHX passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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