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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 HFDMOT history

LR61 HFD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR61 HFD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,820 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 HFD
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
7 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 HFD was last recorded at 164,820 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,819 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,820 miles
  • 2025 – 160,533 miles
  • 2024 – 155,441 miles
  • 2023 – 140,808 miles
  • 2022 – 128,139 miles
  • 2021 – 123,470 miles
  • 2020 – 113,823 miles
  • 2019 – 104,658 miles
  • 2018 – 87,656 miles
  • 2017 – 69,141 miles
  • 2016 – 61,640 miles
  • 2015 – 56,457 miles
  • 2014 – 48,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,820 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,820 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,820 miles
    Test number
    375562535377
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 inner edge slight worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail164,819 miles (+4,286)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,819 miles
    Test number
    979991591179
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 inner edge slight worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass160,533 miles (+5,092)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,533 miles
    Test number
    405305788334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc both sides (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both spring rear (n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass155,441 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,441 miles
    Test number
    373823840947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder car surface slight corrosion, rear subframe ,suspensions components

  5. Fail155,439 miles (+14,631)4 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,439 miles
    Test number
    548282375763
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder car surface slight corrosion, rear subframe ,suspensions components

  6. Pass140,808 miles (+12,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,808 miles
    Test number
    635418949511
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear under car surface slight corrosion , rear subframe , rear suspensions component

  7. Pass128,139 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,139 miles
    Test number
    322284236994
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged

  8. Fail128,139 miles (+4,669)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,139 miles
    Test number
    115667558444
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged

  9. Pass123,470 miles (+9,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,470 miles
    Test number
    712241757242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    146718757589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  11. Fail113,823 miles (+9,165)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    903421459230
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injectors area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  12. Pass104,658 miles (+17,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,658 miles
    Test number
    992188649930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch damaged

  13. Pass87,656 miles (+18,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,656 miles
    Test number
    771874719971
    • AdvisoryFront both front discs slightly scored
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass69,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    866234158713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,141 miles (+7,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    307178532622
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass61,640 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,640 miles
    Test number
    928417408322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,457 miles (+7,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,457 miles
    Test number
    755792935237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,711 miles
    Test number
    465378014202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 HFD

Does LR61 HFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 HFD is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 HFD?
The MOT on LR61 HFD is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 HFD done?
LR61 HFD was recorded at 164,820 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,558 miles a year.
Has LR61 HFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 HFD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 HFD 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 HFD find?
LR61 HFD passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (n/s/f,o/s/f); front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f), and 5 more.

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