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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LC61 YFGMOT history

LC61 YFG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LC61 YFG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,561 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YFG was last recorded at 137,561 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 8,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,563 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,998 miles
Average per year
9,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,561 miles
  • 2025 – 128,563 miles
  • 2024 – 121,960 miles
  • 2023 – 117,294 miles
  • 2022 – 109,507 miles
  • 2021 – 95,578 miles
  • 2020 – 87,857 miles
  • 2019 – 84,840 miles
  • 2018 – 71,898 miles
  • 2017 – 55,746 miles
  • 2016 – 42,538 miles
  • 2015 – 28,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp, bands broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,561 miles (+8,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,561 miles
    Test number
    161413748663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass128,563 miles (+6,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    128,563 miles
    Test number
    749653318792
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass121,960 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,960 miles
    Test number
    600812498437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,294 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,294 miles
    Test number
    396094718177
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp, bands broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  5. Fail117,293 miles (+7,786)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,293 miles
    Test number
    974818891540
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp, bands broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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. Pass109,507 miles (+13,929)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,507 miles
    Test number
    645063481926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,578 miles
    Test number
    337539720300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions too clean to register on test.
  8. Fail95,578 miles (+7,721)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,578 miles
    Test number
    361297417657
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated large screw in tread. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryT.P.M.S. warning light on.
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions too clean to register on test.
  9. Pass87,857 miles (+3,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    288333532258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDiesel particulate filter fitted (emissions clear)
  10. Pass84,840 miles (+12,942)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,840 miles
    Test number
    565423616505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    563655914138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,898 miles (+16,152)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    859839907778
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass55,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,746 miles
    Test number
    145420525574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,746 miles (+13,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,746 miles
    Test number
    833619035602
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass42,538 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,538 miles
    Test number
    382783575383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,198 miles (+13,450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,198 miles
    Test number
    974404850047
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass28,748 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,748 miles
    Test number
    249084635009
    • NoteSaw tooth tyre wear inner edges of rear tyres.

Questions about LC61 YFG

Does LC61 YFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YFG is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YFG?
The MOT on LC61 YFG is valid until 16 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 YFG done?
LC61 YFG was recorded at 137,561 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 9,365 miles a year.
Has LC61 YFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YFG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 YFG 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 YFG find?
LC61 YFG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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