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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 FHWMOT history

LC61 FHW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LC61 FHW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
128,849 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FHW was last recorded at 128,849 miles on 7 May 2026, 4,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,258 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,591 miles
Average per year
9,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,849 miles
  • 2024 – 124,258 miles
  • 2023 – 109,495 miles
  • 2022 – 96,030 miles
  • 2021 – 89,565 miles
  • 2020 – 74,503 miles
  • 2019 – 56,169 miles
  • 2018 – 42,145 miles
  • 2017 – 35,247 miles
  • 2015 – 22,200 miles
  • 2014 – 18,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,849 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing

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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is pitted and corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is scorn from the corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo return

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,849 miles (+4,591)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,849 miles
    Test number
    176532598703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing
  2. Pass124,258 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    349474656756
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is scorn from the corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Turbo return (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail124,257 miles (+14,762)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,257 miles
    Test number
    495368434484
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front bottom arm rear bushes are split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is scorn from the corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Turbo return (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass109,495 miles (+137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    953910407653
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail109,358 miles (+13,328)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,358 miles
    Test number
    318841198803
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass96,030 miles (+6,465)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,030 miles
    Test number
    690441317694
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted
  7. Pass89,565 miles (+15,062)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    784291889604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,503 miles (+18,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,503 miles
    Test number
    134253118512
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass56,169 miles (+14,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    890225557559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has a stone chip.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass42,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    923632962332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail42,145 miles (+6,898)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    112465570252
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass35,247 miles (+13,047)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,247 miles
    Test number
    604113416974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,200 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,200 miles
    Test number
    941934253419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,322 miles
    Test number
    165980684272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 FHW

Does LC61 FHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 FHW is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FHW?
The MOT on LC61 FHW is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 FHW done?
LC61 FHW was recorded at 128,849 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 9,544 miles a year.
Has LC61 FHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FHW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 FHW 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 FHW find?
LC61 FHW passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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