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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LC61 FNZMOT history

LC61 FNZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LC61 FNZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
145,606 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FNZ
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
9 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FNZ was last recorded at 145,606 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 4,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,806 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,800 miles
Average per year
9,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,606 miles
  • 2025 – 140,806 miles
  • 2024 – 134,157 miles
  • 2023 – 130,131 miles
  • 2022 – 125,386 miles
  • 2021 – 117,952 miles
  • 2020 – 110,634 miles
  • 2019 – 103,887 miles
  • 2018 – 90,467 miles
  • 2017 – 76,938 miles
  • 2016 – 62,122 miles
  • 2015 – 46,861 miles
  • 2014 – 32,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,606 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consul bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,606 miles (+4,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    145,606 miles
    Test number
    890450387138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass140,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,806 miles
    Test number
    478884913237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail140,805 miles (+6,648)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,805 miles
    Test number
    660343044093
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass134,157 miles (+4,026)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,157 miles
    Test number
    415567439310
    • AdvisoryFront + Rear discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm bush slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass130,131 miles (+4,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,131 miles
    Test number
    141070354432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass125,386 miles (+7,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,386 miles
    Test number
    563837359861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rear bush is cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has puncture inner edge (unrepairable)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush is cracked and perished
  7. Pass117,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    502596876086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail117,952 miles (+7,318)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    291544122976
    • MajorSound deadening material insecure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass110,634 miles (+6,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,634 miles
    Test number
    211306238932
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass103,887 miles (+13,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,887 miles
    Test number
    852712447956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear thin - inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak - top of engine
  11. Pass90,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,467 miles
    Test number
    336786540158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail90,466 miles (+13,528)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    557366542380
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin I cant see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass76,938 miles (+14,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,938 miles
    Test number
    618735246882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and 1ml on inner edge
  14. Pass62,122 miles (+15,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,122 miles
    Test number
    675643344598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 3.5 in centre but bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake pad appears low , cant see clearly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 2.8 in centre but bald on inner edge
  15. Pass46,861 miles (+14,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    431200805447
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
  16. Pass32,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,599 miles
    Test number
    356768604388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 FNZ

Does LC61 FNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 FNZ is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FNZ?
The MOT on LC61 FNZ is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 FNZ done?
LC61 FNZ was recorded at 145,606 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 9,434 miles a year.
Has LC61 FNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FNZ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 FNZ 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 FNZ find?
LC61 FNZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consul bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consul bush.

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