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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 KOAMOT history

LC61 KOA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LC61 KOA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,864 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KOA was last recorded at 113,864 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 10,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,862 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,002 miles
Average per year
8,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,864 miles
  • 2025 – 103,862 miles
  • 2024 – 99,943 miles
  • 2023 – 94,948 miles
  • 2022 – 93,356 miles
  • 2021 – 89,799 miles
  • 2020 – 83,810 miles
  • 2019 – 73,817 miles
  • 2018 – 60,294 miles
  • 2017 – 45,683 miles
  • 2016 – 31,671 miles
  • 2015 – 18,596 miles
  • 2014 – 14,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Underbody covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,864 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    820634421666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail113,864 miles (+10,002)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    554201563818
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass103,862 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,862 miles
    Test number
    624703566010
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail103,862 miles (+3,919)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,862 miles
    Test number
    961851311838
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass99,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    930992171515
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail99,943 miles (+4,995)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    350627430413
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass94,948 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,948 miles
    Test number
    356357664935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,356 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,356 miles
    Test number
    846132794381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,799 miles
    Test number
    261590849925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,799 miles (+5,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,799 miles
    Test number
    793930898394
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass83,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,810 miles
    Test number
    989947855464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,809 miles (+9,992)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,809 miles
    Test number
    581792563163
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass73,817 miles (+13,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    546589100303
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  14. Pass60,294 miles (+14,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,294 miles
    Test number
    922673699397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  15. Pass45,683 miles (+14,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,683 miles
    Test number
    316350700232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  16. Pass31,671 miles (+13,075)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    217207177321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,596 miles
    Test number
    908999040051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,596 miles (+4,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,596 miles
    Test number
    452183483875
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  19. Pass14,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    14,202 miles
    Test number
    908288604320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 KOA

Does LC61 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 KOA is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KOA?
The MOT on LC61 KOA is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 KOA done?
LC61 KOA was recorded at 113,864 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 8,368 miles a year.
Has LC61 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KOA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 KOA 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 KOA find?
LC61 KOA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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