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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

LR61 OYUMOT history

LR61 OYU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LR61 OYU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,238 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 OYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 OYU was last recorded at 109,238 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2016: 68,748 miles, lower than 194,948 miles on 7 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,255 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,983 miles
Average per year
5,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,238 miles
  • 2025 – 105,255 miles
  • 2024 – 101,318 miles
  • 2023 – 96,523 miles
  • 2022 – 92,857 miles
  • 2021 – 91,098 miles
  • 2020 – 89,497 miles
  • 2019 – 83,295 miles
  • 2017 – 77,596 miles
  • 2016 – 68,748 miles
  • 2015 – 194,948 miles
  • 2014 – 39,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,238 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,238 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,238 miles
    Test number
    558472524231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,255 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,255 miles
    Test number
    682245850994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail105,255 miles (+3,937)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,255 miles
    Test number
    383057853053
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass101,318 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,318 miles
    Test number
    758924784912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail101,318 miles (+4,795)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,318 miles
    Test number
    609022402061
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass96,523 miles (+3,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,523 miles
    Test number
    169537727137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass92,857 miles (+1,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,857 miles
    Test number
    437149598187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass91,098 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    603534598191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,497 miles (+6,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,497 miles
    Test number
    696983415254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass83,295 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    374929503666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,596 miles (+8,848)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,596 miles
    Test number
    830304485098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,748 miles (-126,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    122283758604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass194,948 miles (+155,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    194,948 miles
    Test number
    278078985486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Fail39,790 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    299641294136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass39,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    715341094196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 OYU

Does LR61 OYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 OYU is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 OYU?
The MOT on LR61 OYU is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 OYU done?
LR61 OYU was recorded at 109,238 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,675 miles a year.
Has LR61 OYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 OYU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 OYU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 OYU find?
LR61 OYU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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