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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LC61 YEYMOT history

LC61 YEY is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LC61 YEY red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
167,736 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YEY was last recorded at 167,736 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 18,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,060 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
18,676 miles
Average per year
12,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,736 miles
  • 2025 – 149,060 miles
  • 2024 – 136,874 miles
  • 2023 – 125,355 miles
  • 2022 – 113,641 miles
  • 2021 – 101,904 miles
  • 2020 – 93,497 miles
  • 2019 – 78,814 miles
  • 2018 – 62,497 miles
  • 2017 – 50,369 miles
  • 2016 – 39,902 miles
  • 2015 – 29,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,736 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,736 miles (+18,676)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    167,736 miles
    Test number
    800784936788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,060 miles
    Test number
    711856153177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,060 miles (+12,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,060 miles
    Test number
    601817025664
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  4. Pass136,874 miles (+11,519)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,874 miles
    Test number
    267850752165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,355 miles (+11,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,355 miles
    Test number
    871264279015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,641 miles (+11,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,641 miles
    Test number
    985541862055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,904 miles (+8,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    579790612947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass93,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,497 miles
    Test number
    337260795460
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail93,497 miles (+14,683)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,497 miles
    Test number
    867908670216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass78,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    108568968164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail78,814 miles (+16,317)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    690820985405
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass62,497 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    905929131706
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

  13. Fail62,497 miles (+12,128)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    993344443337
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

  14. Pass50,369 miles (+10,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,369 miles
    Test number
    252363342934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass39,902 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,902 miles
    Test number
    797913198956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,973 miles
    Test number
    307629215049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 YEY

Does LC61 YEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YEY is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YEY?
The MOT on LC61 YEY is valid until 17 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 YEY done?
LC61 YEY was recorded at 167,736 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 12,514 miles a year.
Has LC61 YEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YEY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 YEY 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 YEY find?
LC61 YEY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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