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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 RCZMOT history

LR61 RCZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2024.

LR61 RCZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2025
Mileage
97,438 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 RCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 RCZ was last recorded at 97,438 miles on 13 Jul 2024, 5,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,197 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,241 miles
Average per year
9,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,438 miles
  • 2023 – 92,197 miles
  • 2022 – 80,237 miles
  • 2021 – 69,213 miles
  • 2020 – 56,016 miles
  • 2019 – 39,246 miles
  • 2018 – 14,195 miles
  • 2017 – 9,472 miles
  • 2016 – 8,306 miles
  • 2015 – 6,293 miles
  • 2014 – 4,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,438 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,438 miles (+5,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,438 miles
    Test number
    777854186870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass92,197 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    501143579573
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail92,197 miles (+11,960)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    775231905713
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both offside and nearside front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,237 miles (+11,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    238091635850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,213 miles (+13,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    133305345625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,016 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    306180563095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail56,016 miles (+16,770)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    134343380322
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass39,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,246 miles
    Test number
    236411300310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,246 miles (+25,051)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,246 miles
    Test number
    792742990351
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass14,195 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,195 miles
    Test number
    326034635831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,472 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    9,472 miles
    Test number
    552736575412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,306 miles
    Test number
    443248664474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail8,306 miles (+2,013)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,306 miles
    Test number
    134316857057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass6,293 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    6,293 miles
    Test number
    878200415423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    4,273 miles
    Test number
    329543854496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 RCZ

Does LR61 RCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 RCZ expired on 13 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 RCZ?
The MOT on LR61 RCZ expired on 13 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 RCZ done?
LR61 RCZ was recorded at 97,438 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2024, an average of 9,468 miles a year.
Has LR61 RCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 RCZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 RCZ 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 RCZ find?
LR61 RCZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; nearside front upper anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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