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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LC61 YEDMOT history

LC61 YED is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 167,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LC61 YED white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
167,752 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YED was last recorded at 167,752 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 7,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
159,941 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,811 miles
Average per year
11,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,752 miles
  • 2025 – 159,941 miles
  • 2024 – 147,203 miles
  • 2023 – 138,421 miles
  • 2022 – 131,195 miles
  • 2021 – 125,867 miles
  • 2020 – 113,474 miles
  • 2019 – 99,810 miles
  • 2018 – 87,560 miles
  • 2017 – 73,298 miles
  • 2016 – 58,981 miles
  • 2015 – 44,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,752 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,752 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    167,752 miles
    Test number
    173950294516
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail167,752 miles (+7,811)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,752 miles
    Test number
    554999419146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass159,941 miles (+12,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,941 miles
    Test number
    737102324973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass147,203 miles (+8,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,203 miles
    Test number
    961954450056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unable to see ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass138,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,421 miles
    Test number
    640852811784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,421 miles (+7,226)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,421 miles
    Test number
    863699151620
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass131,195 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,195 miles
    Test number
    942001392112
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail131,195 miles (+5,328)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,195 miles
    Test number
    542021966104
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass125,867 miles (+12,393)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,867 miles
    Test number
    133303900356
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass113,474 miles (+13,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,474 miles
    Test number
    972041034080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass99,810 miles (+12,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    598716727680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass87,560 miles (+14,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,560 miles
    Test number
    102461393975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass73,298 miles (+14,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    323800622084
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass58,981 miles (+14,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    540883095213
    • AdvisoryNail in NSF tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass44,216 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    888283615067
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

Questions about LC61 YED

Does LC61 YED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YED is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YED?
The MOT on LC61 YED is valid until 3 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 YED done?
LC61 YED was recorded at 167,752 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 11,169 miles a year.
Has LC61 YED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YED has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 YED 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 YED find?
LC61 YED passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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