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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 OBBMOT history

LC61 OBB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LC61 OBB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,063 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 OBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 OBB was last recorded at 140,063 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,061 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,063 miles
  • 2024 – 136,654 miles
  • 2023 – 126,798 miles
  • 2021 – 118,453 miles
  • 2020 – 115,508 miles
  • 2019 – 113,054 miles
  • 2018 – 104,133 miles
  • 2017 – 95,705 miles
  • 2016 – 88,985 miles
  • 2015 – 80,298 miles
  • 2014 – 58,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,063 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoot not opening from outer handleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff,catch.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,063 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,063 miles
    Test number
    974386838158
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot not opening from outer handle

  2. Fail140,061 miles (+3,407)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,061 miles
    Test number
    722177331942
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot not opening from outer handle

  3. Pass136,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,654 miles
    Test number
    652731057499
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail136,654 miles (+4,149)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,654 miles
    Test number
    362031034794
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,505 miles
    Test number
    290852562511
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail132,505 miles (+5,707)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,505 miles
    Test number
    425016231899
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass126,798 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,798 miles
    Test number
    108563260191
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff,catch. (3.1 (c))

  8. Fail126,798 miles (+8,345)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,798 miles
    Test number
    655705844507
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff,catch. (3.1 (c))

  9. Pass118,453 miles (+2,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,453 miles
    Test number
    885616252836
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass115,508 miles (+2,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,508 miles
    Test number
    294275848966
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass113,054 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    190413450801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,038 miles (+8,905)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,038 miles
    Test number
    581868586098
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass104,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    786302016335
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail104,130 miles (+8,425)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,130 miles
    Test number
    328342408589
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass95,705 miles (+6,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,705 miles
    Test number
    772736573452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass88,985 miles (+8,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    435927330840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass80,298 miles (+22,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,298 miles
    Test number
    378356007168
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass58,103 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    709525014386
    • NoteFront number plate getting poor, may require attention soon.

  19. Fail58,103 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    556345214364
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate getting poor, may require attention soon.

Questions about LC61 OBB

Does LC61 OBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 OBB is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 OBB?
The MOT on LC61 OBB is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 OBB done?
LC61 OBB was recorded at 140,063 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,373 miles a year.
Has LC61 OBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 OBB has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 OBB 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 OBB find?
LC61 OBB passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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