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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LC61 OBXMOT history

LC61 OBX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LC61 OBX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,282 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 OBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 OBX was last recorded at 147,282 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 6,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,132 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,150 miles
Average per year
8,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,282 miles
  • 2025 – 141,132 miles
  • 2024 – 137,047 miles
  • 2023 – 129,983 miles
  • 2022 – 121,185 miles
  • 2021 – 114,360 miles
  • 2020 – 109,622 miles
  • 2019 – 103,948 miles
  • 2018 – 90,406 miles
  • 2017 – 81,207 miles
  • 2016 – 64,630 miles
  • 2015 – 53,169 miles
  • 2014 – 42,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,282 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Trays and covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,282 miles (+6,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,282 miles
    Test number
    348937790657
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass141,132 miles (+4,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,132 miles
    Test number
    244733506530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass137,047 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,047 miles
    Test number
    438876638807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slightly damaged

  4. Fail137,047 miles (+7,064)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,047 miles
    Test number
    874535697589
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slightly damaged

  5. Pass129,983 miles (+8,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,983 miles
    Test number
    326693613751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass121,185 miles (+6,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,185 miles
    Test number
    598468922973
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass114,360 miles (+4,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    611107553340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  8. Pass109,622 miles (+5,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,622 miles
    Test number
    780592239472
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  9. Pass103,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,948 miles
    Test number
    732942433564
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  10. Fail103,948 miles (+13,542)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,948 miles
    Test number
    597065660734
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  11. Pass90,406 miles (+9,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,406 miles
    Test number
    962376256796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,207 miles (+16,577)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,207 miles
    Test number
    913855530252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,630 miles (+11,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    945038315741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    191052475819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,169 miles (+10,704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    600919383559
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass42,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,465 miles
    Test number
    846753154353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 OBX

Does LC61 OBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 OBX is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 OBX?
The MOT on LC61 OBX is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 OBX done?
LC61 OBX was recorded at 147,282 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 8,930 miles a year.
Has LC61 OBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 OBX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 OBX 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 OBX find?
LC61 OBX passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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