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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 BZHMOT history

LC61 BZH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LC61 BZH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,113 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BZH was last recorded at 159,113 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 7,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,948 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,165 miles
Average per year
11,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,113 miles
  • 2025 – 151,948 miles
  • 2024 – 143,015 miles
  • 2023 – 134,722 miles
  • 2022 – 126,021 miles
  • 2021 – 117,798 miles
  • 2020 – 113,135 miles
  • 2019 – 104,250 miles
  • 2018 – 87,040 miles
  • 2017 – 71,101 miles
  • 2016 – 52,833 miles
  • 2015 – 34,290 miles
  • 2014 – 24,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,113 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,113 miles (+7,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,113 miles
    Test number
    898139246138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    151,948 miles
    Test number
    260956560414
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,948 miles (+8,933)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,948 miles
    Test number
    964198166730
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,015 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,015 miles
    Test number
    555873433931
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail143,015 miles (+8,293)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,015 miles
    Test number
    418135969664
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,722 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,722 miles
    Test number
    619274979314
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail134,722 miles (+8,701)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,722 miles
    Test number
    985665054958
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,021 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,021 miles
    Test number
    154350492692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,798 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,798 miles
    Test number
    643850984016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,135 miles (+8,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,135 miles
    Test number
    713202999295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,250 miles
    Test number
    555674469027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail104,250 miles (+17,210)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,250 miles
    Test number
    823792079586
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass87,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    920852831950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,037 miles (+15,936)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    505623519918
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Smooth on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Smooth on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass71,101 miles (+18,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,101 miles
    Test number
    893072764622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad worn low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal slight cracks

  16. Pass52,833 miles (+18,543)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    397987077179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,290 miles (+9,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,290 miles
    Test number
    219289618932
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal slight cracks

  18. Fail24,557 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,557 miles
    Test number
    179614444291
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteFront wipers split on ends
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass24,557 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,557 miles
    Test number
    566604044263
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteFront wipers split on ends
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LC61 BZH

Does LC61 BZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BZH is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BZH?
The MOT on LC61 BZH is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BZH done?
LC61 BZH was recorded at 159,113 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 11,285 miles a year.
Has LC61 BZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BZH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 BZH 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 BZH find?
LC61 BZH passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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