Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc
LR61 SZTMOT history
LR61 SZT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,232 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 70,232 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 SZT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 11 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 SZT was last recorded at 70,232 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 70,231 miles · 19 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,232 miles
- 2025 – 68,414 miles
- 2024 – 67,678 miles
- 2023 – 66,577 miles
- 2022 – 65,182 miles
- 2021 – 63,756 miles
- 2020 – 60,859 miles
- 2019 – 57,128 miles
- 2018 – 55,175 miles
- 2016 – 51,191 miles
- 2015 – 47,255 miles
- 2014 – 42,751 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,232 miles
- AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 4 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,232 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 70,232 miles
- Test number
- 161957193730
- AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Fail70,231 miles (+1,817)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,231 miles
- Test number
- 873021096305
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass68,414 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 68,414 miles
- Test number
- 502622896602
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front & both rear hubs corroded
Fail68,414 miles (+736)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,414 miles
- Test number
- 163352631617
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front & both rear hubs corroded
Pass67,678 miles (+1,101)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 67,678 miles
- Test number
- 798799663527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,577 miles (+1,395)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 66,577 miles
- Test number
- 711323312155
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass65,182 miles (+1,426)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 65,182 miles
- Test number
- 867557409481
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,756 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 63,756 miles
- Test number
- 478675661110
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail63,756 miles (+2,897)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,756 miles
- Test number
- 246547308876
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,859 miles (+3,731)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 60,859 miles
- Test number
- 144761137901
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass57,128 miles (+1,953)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 57,128 miles
- Test number
- 889487081133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,175 miles (+3,984)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 55,175 miles
- Test number
- 923226629850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,191 miles (+3,936)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 51,191 miles
- Test number
- 860193858020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,255 miles (+4,504)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 47,255 miles
- Test number
- 806566665103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,751 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 42,751 miles
- Test number
- 515579674270
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail42,751 miles5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,751 miles
- Test number
- 799437674226
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LR61 SZT
- Does LR61 SZT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 SZT is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 SZT?
- The MOT on LR61 SZT is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 SZT done?
- LR61 SZT was recorded at 70,232 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 2,281 miles a year.
- Has LR61 SZT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 SZT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR61 SZT 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 SZT find?
- LR61 SZT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: all brake disc backing plates corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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