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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 ZBFMOT history

LC61 ZBF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 212,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LC61 ZBF white 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
212,035 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LC61 ZBF was last recorded at 212,035 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 13,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,663 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,372 miles
Average per year
16,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,035 miles
  • 2025 – 198,663 miles
  • 2024 – 188,349 miles
  • 2023 – 174,166 miles
  • 2022 – 159,050 miles
  • 2021 – 145,981 miles
  • 2020 – 132,960 miles
  • 2019 – 110,984 miles
  • 2017 – 88,179 miles
  • 2016 – 71,190 miles
  • 2015 – 52,694 miles
  • 2014 – 27,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - 205/55 r16 91v

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,035 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    212,035 miles
    Test number
    178468541196
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail212,035 miles (+13,372)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,035 miles
    Test number
    637063331826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass198,663 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    198,663 miles
    Test number
    653391081464
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail198,663 miles (+10,314)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,663 miles
    Test number
    497250844337
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass188,349 miles (+14,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    188,349 miles
    Test number
    112551519350
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass174,166 miles (+15,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,166 miles
    Test number
    734081271609
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  7. Pass159,050 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,050 miles
    Test number
    659120609224
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs heavily worn
    • AdvisoryFront no plate damaged
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  8. Fail159,050 miles (+13,069)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,050 miles
    Test number
    411168086847
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs heavily worn
    • AdvisoryFront no plate damaged
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  9. Pass145,981 miles (+13,021)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,981 miles
    Test number
    283732216448
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke test result was below a recordable level
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake lever travel

  10. Pass132,960 miles (+21,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,960 miles
    Test number
    401152018626
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke test result is below an recordable level

  11. Pass110,984 miles (+22,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,984 miles
    Test number
    902430899312
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked

  12. Pass88,179 miles (+16,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,179 miles
    Test number
    351135351290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - change asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - change asap (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,190 miles
    Test number
    552725238117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  14. Fail71,190 miles (+18,496)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,190 miles
    Test number
    970657225447
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  15. Pass52,694 miles (+24,965)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,694 miles
    Test number
    702955730475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,729 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    149540634330
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass27,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    465600834442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZBF

Does LC61 ZBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZBF is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZBF?
The MOT on LC61 ZBF 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 ZBF done?
LC61 ZBF was recorded at 212,035 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 16,411 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZBF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZBF 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 ZBF find?
LC61 ZBF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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