
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass89,565 miles (+15,062)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,565 miles
- Test number
- 784291889604
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass35,247 miles (+13,047)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 35,247 miles
- Test number
- 604113416974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,200 miles (+3,878)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 22,200 miles
- Test number
- 941934253419
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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