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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 BYZMOT history

LC61 BYZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 221,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LC61 BYZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
221,141 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BYZ was last recorded at 221,141 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
217,111 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,030 miles
Average per year
14,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,141 miles
  • 2024 – 217,111 miles
  • 2023 – 214,003 miles
  • 2022 – 203,833 miles
  • 2021 – 191,692 miles
  • 2020 – 181,272 miles
  • 2019 – 168,590 miles
  • 2018 – 150,079 miles
  • 2017 – 130,005 miles
  • 2016 – 107,064 miles
  • 2015 – 84,872 miles
  • 2014 – 59,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,141 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,141 miles (+4,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    221,141 miles
    Test number
    699293217602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass217,111 miles (+3,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    217,111 miles
    Test number
    277392000349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass214,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    214,003 miles
    Test number
    164339658612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail214,003 miles (+10,170)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,003 miles
    Test number
    247383233344
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    203,833 miles
    Test number
    648184083710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail203,833 miles (+12,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,833 miles
    Test number
    802591912825
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass191,692 miles (+10,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    191,692 miles
    Test number
    563007343537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass181,272 miles (+12,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,272 miles
    Test number
    198786976306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass168,590 miles (+18,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,590 miles
    Test number
    380398967469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass150,079 miles (+20,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    150,079 miles
    Test number
    271721476959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions reading given
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass130,005 miles (+22,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,005 miles
    Test number
    463776853511
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass107,064 miles (+22,192)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,064 miles
    Test number
    525982046379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,872 miles (+25,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    841980739586
    • AdvisoryCrack in rear number plate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,679 miles
    Test number
    265358604395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC61 BYZ

Does LC61 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BYZ is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BYZ?
The MOT on LC61 BYZ is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BYZ done?
LC61 BYZ was recorded at 221,141 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 14,755 miles a year.
Has LC61 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BYZ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 BYZ 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 LC61 BYZ find?
LC61 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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