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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LC61 ZDUMOT history

LC61 ZDU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LC61 ZDU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,806 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZDU was last recorded at 85,806 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,029 miles · 13 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
777 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,806 miles
  • 2024 – 85,029 miles
  • 2022 – 77,742 miles
  • 2021 – 66,077 miles
  • 2020 – 61,895 miles
  • 2019 – 57,768 miles
  • 2018 – 53,277 miles
  • 2017 – 47,803 miles
  • 2016 – 38,961 miles
  • 2015 – 34,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,806 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,806 miles
    Test number
    936743426637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,801 miles (+772)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    617551377417
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

  3. Pass85,029 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,029 miles
    Test number
    842043648483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,742 miles (+11,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    779282161012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,077 miles (+4,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,077 miles
    Test number
    672314254958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    506494645469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,895 miles (+4,127)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    555470091598
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass57,768 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    141959221426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,277 miles (+5,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,277 miles
    Test number
    601694013048
    • 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))

  10. Pass47,803 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,803 miles
    Test number
    130776709088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,961 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,961 miles
    Test number
    311006711846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,107 miles
    Test number
    157272705479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZDU

Does LC61 ZDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZDU is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZDU?
The MOT on LC61 ZDU is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZDU done?
LC61 ZDU was recorded at 85,806 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZDU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZDU 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 ZDU find?
LC61 ZDU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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