
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
LR61 LHXMOT history
LR61 LHX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,018 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 115,018 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 LHX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 LHX was last recorded at 115,018 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,272 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,746 miles
- Average per year
- 7,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,018 miles
- 2025 – 110,272 miles
- 2023 – 101,976 miles
- 2022 – 93,186 miles
- 2021 – 84,299 miles
- 2020 – 71,928 miles
- 2019 – 60,711 miles
- 2018 – 50,326 miles
- 2017 – 43,052 miles
- 2016 – 40,750 miles
- 2015 – 37,207 miles
- 2014 – 31,264 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush worn/deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush worn/deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,018 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 115,018 miles
- Test number
- 641296842912
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))
- 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 low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,017 miles (+4,745)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,017 miles
- Test number
- 577404011317
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))
- 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 low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,272 miles (+8,296)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 110,272 miles
- Test number
- 910393699397
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal in poor condition
Pass101,976 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 101,976 miles
- Test number
- 549324799695
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Wishbone, rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,966 miles (+8,780)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,966 miles
- Test number
- 482469868322
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Wishbone, rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,186 miles (+8,887)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 93,186 miles
- Test number
- 526791604499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,299 miles (+12,371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 84,299 miles
- Test number
- 812066996102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 71,928 miles
- Test number
- 113220814660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,928 miles (+11,217)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,928 miles
- Test number
- 824867260715
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,711 miles (+10,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 60,711 miles
- Test number
- 480121077639
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,326 miles (+7,274)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,326 miles
- Test number
- 886192032191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,052 miles (+2,302)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 43,052 miles
- Test number
- 335238145224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,750 miles (+3,543)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 40,750 miles
- Test number
- 806117347579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,207 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,207 miles
- Test number
- 175300075152
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass37,207 miles (+5,943)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 37,207 miles
- Test number
- 245600475447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,264 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 31,264 miles
- Test number
- 188645384191
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LR61 LHX
- Does LR61 LHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LHX is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 LHX?
- The MOT on LR61 LHX is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 LHX done?
- LR61 LHX was recorded at 115,018 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,241 miles a year.
- Has LR61 LHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 LHX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR61 LHX 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 LHX find?
- LR61 LHX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application 28% imbalance; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges, and 4 more.
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