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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.

LR61 LHX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass115,018 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass71,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,928 miles
    Test number
    113220814660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass50,326 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,326 miles
    Test number
    886192032191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,052 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    335238145224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,750 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    806117347579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass37,207 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,207 miles
    Test number
    245600475447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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