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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 FDOMOT history

LR61 FDO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 150,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LR61 FDO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
150,561 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 FDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 FDO was last recorded at 150,561 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 11,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,841 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,720 miles
Average per year
10,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,561 miles
  • 2025 – 138,841 miles
  • 2024 – 124,719 miles
  • 2023 – 111,687 miles
  • 2022 – 98,203 miles
  • 2021 – 85,038 miles
  • 2020 – 77,614 miles
  • 2019 – 63,484 miles
  • 2018 – 56,160 miles
  • 2017 – 46,226 miles
  • 2016 – 38,701 miles
  • 2014 – 28,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,561 miles

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under covers fitted covering some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Upper/lower covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,561 miles (+11,720)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    150,561 miles
    Test number
    149544764033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,841 miles (+1,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,841 miles
    Test number
    612267339038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass137,439 miles (+12,720)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,439 miles
    Test number
    752012248986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,719 miles (+13,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,719 miles
    Test number
    550401396353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested to low for a result
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted covering some underside components
  5. Pass111,687 miles (+13,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    726026619797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested to low to record a result
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted covering some underside components
  6. Pass98,203 miles (+13,165)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,203 miles
    Test number
    242219983053
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covert fitted
  7. Pass85,038 miles (+7,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    655759111958
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted
  8. Pass77,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,614 miles
    Test number
    309692111048
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted
  9. Fail77,614 miles (+14,130)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,614 miles
    Test number
    311820021626
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper/lower covers fitted
  10. Pass63,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,484 miles
    Test number
    774951611919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,484 miles (+7,324)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,484 miles
    Test number
    771449597841
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass56,160 miles (+9,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,160 miles
    Test number
    587730401997
    • AdvisoryFront Under guards fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has light scratch
  13. Pass46,226 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    116342525483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,701 miles (+10,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    840150196428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    277263314212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,662 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    456003414285
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR61 FDO

Does LR61 FDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 FDO is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 FDO?
The MOT on LR61 FDO is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 FDO done?
LR61 FDO was recorded at 150,561 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 10,179 miles a year.
Has LR61 FDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 FDO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LR61 FDO 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 LR61 FDO find?
LR61 FDO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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