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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 YZNMOT history

LC61 YZN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LC61 YZN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,121 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YZN was last recorded at 109,121 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 8,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,485 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,636 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,121 miles
  • 2025 – 100,485 miles
  • 2024 – 92,176 miles
  • 2023 – 80,614 miles
  • 2022 – 72,944 miles
  • 2021 – 67,084 miles
  • 2020 – 63,380 miles
  • 2019 – 53,287 miles
  • 2018 – 50,023 miles
  • 2017 – 41,941 miles
  • 2016 – 39,296 miles
  • 2015 – 34,402 miles
  • 2014 – 27,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,121 miles
    Test number
    697764489099
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail109,121 miles (+8,636)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,121 miles
    Test number
    106712216486
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass100,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,485 miles
    Test number
    133389197150
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  4. Fail100,485 miles (+8,309)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,485 miles
    Test number
    948476811507
    • DangerousNearside rear brake pads showing signs of excessive heat and crumbling
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake disc discoloured and showing signs of excessive heat
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc discoloured and showing signs of excessive heat
  5. Pass92,176 miles (+11,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,176 miles
    Test number
    963641732964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass80,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,614 miles
    Test number
    354876686106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  7. Fail80,614 miles (+7,670)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,614 miles
    Test number
    823286204739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner discs faces poor condition and breaking apart (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers not fully assessed due to lack of fluid to screen
  8. Pass72,944 miles (+5,860)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,944 miles
    Test number
    610255724264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  9. Pass67,084 miles (+3,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    176888645348
    • 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))
  10. Pass63,380 miles (+10,093)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,380 miles
    Test number
    870643885883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear suspension mounting bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre 1.6mm bald inner edge and in very poor condition
  11. Pass53,287 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    355379012195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,023 miles (+8,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    710064729743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass41,941 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    956757441505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,296 miles (+4,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,296 miles
    Test number
    909334292139
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  15. Pass34,402 miles (+6,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    895031847984
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  16. Pass27,880 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    466406034300
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmmisons to clean to register
  17. Fail27,880 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    746366634395
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmmisons to clean to register

Questions about LC61 YZN

Does LC61 YZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YZN is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YZN?
The MOT on LC61 YZN is valid until 8 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 YZN done?
LC61 YZN was recorded at 109,121 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has LC61 YZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YZN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 YZN 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 YZN find?
LC61 YZN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.

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