Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LC61 OBUMOT history
LC61 OBU is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 191,605 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 191,605 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 OBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 OBU was last recorded at 191,605 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 191,023 miles · 17 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 582 miles
- Average per year
- 11,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 191,605 miles
- 2025 – 177,013 miles
- 2024 – 162,668 miles
- 2023 – 148,979 miles
- 2022 – 135,569 miles
- 2021 – 123,024 miles
- 2020 – 107,202 miles
- 2018 – 90,922 miles
- 2017 – 83,870 miles
- 2016 – 75,675 miles
- 2015 – 67,604 miles
- 2014 – 61,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,605 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,605 miles (+582)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 191,605 miles
- Test number
- 803748799117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,023 miles (+14,010)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,023 miles
- Test number
- 432762317715
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass177,013 miles (+14,345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 177,013 miles
- Test number
- 458128618698
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,668 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 162,668 miles
- Test number
- 515497714115
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail162,661 miles (+13,682)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,661 miles
- Test number
- 999628219526
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass148,979 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 148,979 miles
- Test number
- 379526092551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,976 miles (+13,407)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,976 miles
- Test number
- 226108260120
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass135,569 miles (+12,545)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 135,569 miles
- Test number
- 864552867872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass123,024 miles (+15,822)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 123,024 miles
- Test number
- 713667956181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,202 miles (+16,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 107,202 miles
- Test number
- 626703750716
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,922 miles (+7,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 90,922 miles
- Test number
- 921263088409
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,870 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 83,870 miles
- Test number
- 649542110624
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail83,870 miles (+8,195)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,870 miles
- Test number
- 423310391473
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass75,675 miles (+8,071)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 75,675 miles
- Test number
- 387285361708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,604 miles (+6,583)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 67,604 miles
- Test number
- 173336940336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 61,021 miles
- Test number
- 375580984434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 OBU
- Does LC61 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 OBU is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 OBU?
- The MOT on LC61 OBU is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 OBU done?
- LC61 OBU was recorded at 191,605 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 11,537 miles a year.
- Has LC61 OBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 OBU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC61 OBU 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 OBU find?
- LC61 OBU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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