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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 CWTMOT history

LC61 CWT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LC61 CWT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,515 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 CWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 CWT was last recorded at 125,515 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 16,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,053 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
16,462 miles
Average per year
8,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,515 miles
  • 2025 – 109,053 miles
  • 2024 – 99,111 miles
  • 2023 – 92,679 miles
  • 2022 – 88,344 miles
  • 2020 – 83,351 miles
  • 2019 – 77,874 miles
  • 2018 – 71,659 miles
  • 2016 – 54,391 miles
  • 2015 – 44,006 miles
  • 2014 – 33,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,515 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,515 miles (+16,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,515 miles
    Test number
    472335460378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    573532972636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,053 miles (+16)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    304193796451
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail109,037 miles (+9,926)1 dangerous6 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,037 miles
    Test number
    486931692145
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  5. Pass99,111 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,111 miles
    Test number
    100155116237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,679 miles (+4,335)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,679 miles
    Test number
    817383889133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass88,344 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,344 miles
    Test number
    582510260144
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smear screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on MIN mark
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail88,344 miles (+4,993)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,344 miles
    Test number
    948656047795
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smear screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on MIN mark
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,351 miles
    Test number
    362673807732
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front shocasorber s wheaping
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail83,351 miles (+5,477)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,351 miles
    Test number
    113423726296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front shocasorber s wheaping
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass77,874 miles (+6,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,874 miles
    Test number
    119086162314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in zone"A".

  12. Pass71,659 miles (+7,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    649818249520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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))

  13. Pass64,028 miles (+9,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,028 miles
    Test number
    490070688813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Alloy wheel outer rim buckled.

  14. Pass54,391 miles (+10,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    813376631145
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  15. Pass44,006 miles (+10,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,006 miles
    Test number
    481479921144
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from drivers view prior to test.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

  16. Pass33,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,142 miles
    Test number
    815744854376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 CWT

Does LC61 CWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 CWT is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 CWT?
The MOT on LC61 CWT is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 CWT done?
LC61 CWT was recorded at 125,515 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,150 miles a year.
Has LC61 CWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 CWT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 CWT 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 CWT find?
LC61 CWT passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside parking brake efficiency only just met. appears braking system requires adjustment or repair; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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