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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 RYDMOT history

LC61 RYD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 221,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LC61 RYD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
221,939 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
17,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RYD
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 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RYD was last recorded at 221,939 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 11,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
210,563 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,376 miles
Average per year
17,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,939 miles
  • 2024 – 210,563 miles
  • 2023 – 203,071 miles
  • 2022 – 194,212 miles
  • 2021 – 185,067 miles
  • 2020 – 177,833 miles
  • 2019 – 166,657 miles
  • 2018 – 140,995 miles
  • 2017 – 112,230 miles
  • 2016 – 84,310 miles
  • 2015 – 54,191 miles
  • 2014 – 23,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,939 miles (+11,376)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    221,939 miles
    Test number
    746332266195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass210,563 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    210,563 miles
    Test number
    669982797885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass203,071 miles (+8,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    203,071 miles
    Test number
    857261565304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass194,212 miles (+9,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    194,212 miles
    Test number
    871223835092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass185,067 miles (+7,234)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,067 miles
    Test number
    999801871396
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass177,833 miles (+11,176)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,833 miles
    Test number
    916798067898
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to dpf clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp deteriorating
  7. Pass166,657 miles (+25,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,657 miles
    Test number
    424658066959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,995 miles (+28,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,995 miles
    Test number
    567113668678
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass112,230 miles (+27,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,230 miles
    Test number
    366430219206
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass84,310 miles (+30,119)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    939800722752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,191 miles (+30,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,191 miles
    Test number
    690227675024
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected during emissions test
  12. Pass23,684 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,684 miles
    Test number
    598096694268
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 RYD

Does LC61 RYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RYD is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RYD?
The MOT on LC61 RYD is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 RYD done?
LC61 RYD was recorded at 221,939 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 17,783 miles a year.
Has LC61 RYD ever failed its MOT?
No. LC61 RYD has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LC61 RYD 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 RYD find?
LC61 RYD passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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