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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

LR61 UBJMOT history

LR61 UBJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LR61 UBJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,582 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 UBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 UBJ was last recorded at 86,582 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,810 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,772 miles
Average per year
5,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,582 miles
  • 2024 – 80,810 miles
  • 2023 – 76,643 miles
  • 2022 – 73,813 miles
  • 2021 – 71,655 miles
  • 2020 – 69,643 miles
  • 2019 – 55,447 miles
  • 2018 – 49,832 miles
  • 2017 – 43,202 miles
  • 2016 – 36,850 miles
  • 2015 – 28,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,582 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,582 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,582 miles
    Test number
    662795958443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,810 miles (+4,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,810 miles
    Test number
    378165839587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass76,643 miles (+2,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,643 miles
    Test number
    736828665359
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass73,813 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    437667785906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,655 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    496517352286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,643 miles (+14,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,643 miles
    Test number
    425834904119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass55,447 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    247538429455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail55,446 miles (+5,614)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,446 miles
    Test number
    920428237843
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Turbo area oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass49,832 miles (+6,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,832 miles
    Test number
    317615231986
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  10. Pass43,202 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    933596729043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,850 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,850 miles
    Test number
    585846931542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,875 miles
    Test number
    469751205135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 UBJ

Does LR61 UBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 UBJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 UBJ?
The MOT on LR61 UBJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 UBJ done?
LR61 UBJ was recorded at 86,582 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,399 miles a year.
Has LR61 UBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 UBJ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LR61 UBJ 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 UBJ find?
LR61 UBJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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