Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LC61 CHJMOT history
LC61 CHJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 189,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 189,096 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,160 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 CHJ
- 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
- 9 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 CHJ was last recorded at 189,096 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 11,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 177,536 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,560 miles
- Average per year
- 12,160 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,096 miles
- 2024 – 177,536 miles
- 2023 – 163,683 miles
- 2022 – 146,869 miles
- 2021 – 127,388 miles
- 2020 – 109,525 miles
- 2019 – 97,676 miles
- 2018 – 83,251 miles
- 2017 – 71,802 miles
- 2016 – 64,218 miles
- 2014 – 55,558 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,096 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,096 miles (+11,560)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 189,096 miles
- Test number
- 120314319309
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 177,536 miles
- Test number
- 786069064691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,536 miles (+13,853)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,536 miles
- Test number
- 196286248905
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,683 miles (+16,814)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 163,683 miles
- Test number
- 855417894050
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,869 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 146,869 miles
- Test number
- 182278643201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail146,869 miles (+19,481)3 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,869 miles
- Test number
- 630120286206
- 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))
- Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,388 miles (+17,863)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 127,388 miles
- Test number
- 365363621588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,525 miles (+11,849)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 109,525 miles
- Test number
- 523021830725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,676 miles (+14,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,676 miles
- Test number
- 531272386133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,251 miles (+4,675)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 83,251 miles
- Test number
- 110443429246
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted.
- AdvisoryWear in n/s/rear anti roll bar link.
Pass78,576 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 78,576 miles
- Test number
- 256276396114
- AdvisoryDampness to front shockabsorbers
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryWiper blades smearing screen
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre deteriating
Fail78,576 miles (+6,774)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,576 miles
- Test number
- 578643705782
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryDampness to front shockabsorbers
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryWiper blades smearing screen
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre deteriating
Pass71,802 miles (+7,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,802 miles
- Test number
- 687780728320
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 64,218 miles
- Test number
- 890719066112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,212 miles (+8,654)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,212 miles
- Test number
- 712590322562
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,558 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 55,558 miles
- Test number
- 715290504379
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LC61 CHJ
- Does LC61 CHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 CHJ is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 CHJ?
- The MOT on LC61 CHJ is valid until 7 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 CHJ done?
- LC61 CHJ was recorded at 189,096 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 12,160 miles a year.
- Has LC61 CHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 CHJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LC61 CHJ 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 CHJ find?
- LC61 CHJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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