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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 ZVNMOT history

LC61 ZVN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 179,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LC61 ZVN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,681 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZVN was last recorded at 179,681 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 6,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,407 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,274 miles
Average per year
10,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,681 miles
  • 2024 – 163,218 miles
  • 2022 – 154,294 miles
  • 2021 – 149,372 miles
  • 2020 – 146,429 miles
  • 2018 – 126,087 miles
  • 2017 – 107,288 miles
  • 2016 – 93,044 miles
  • 2015 – 82,596 miles
  • 2014 – 61,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,681 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,681 miles
    Test number
    656687008626
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail179,681 miles (+6,274)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,681 miles
    Test number
    616267011862
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres balding on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass173,407 miles (+10,189)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    173,407 miles
    Test number
    965274050266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on inner edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass163,218 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,218 miles
    Test number
    222848124083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail163,218 miles (+8,924)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,218 miles
    Test number
    817187943459
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass154,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,294 miles
    Test number
    374061380936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,292 miles (+4,920)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,292 miles
    Test number
    548070717575
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass149,372 miles (+2,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,372 miles
    Test number
    202064167635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass146,429 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,429 miles
    Test number
    205836079868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,630 miles (+13,543)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,630 miles
    Test number
    185469007167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,087 miles (+18,799)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,087 miles
    Test number
    237304686425
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Adjusted tyre pressures and re set system (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel well is full of water
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection
  12. Pass107,288 miles (+14,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,288 miles
    Test number
    614573479194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass93,044 miles (+10,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    150852092095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass82,596 miles (+20,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,596 miles
    Test number
    980050238395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight leak (2.7.3)
  15. Pass61,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,599 miles
    Test number
    208520334366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZVN

Does LC61 ZVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZVN is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZVN?
The MOT on LC61 ZVN is valid until 3 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 ZVN done?
LC61 ZVN was recorded at 179,681 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 10,644 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZVN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZVN 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 ZVN find?
LC61 ZVN passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded both.

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