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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 UBMMOT history

LR61 UBM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LR61 UBM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,259 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 UBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 UBM was last recorded at 83,259 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,285 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,974 miles
Average per year
5,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,259 miles
  • 2025 – 79,285 miles
  • 2024 – 74,719 miles
  • 2023 – 72,006 miles
  • 2022 – 69,508 miles
  • 2021 – 66,266 miles
  • 2020 – 62,929 miles
  • 2019 – 49,377 miles
  • 2018 – 38,244 miles
  • 2017 – 30,488 miles
  • 2016 – 25,148 miles
  • 2015 – 18,809 miles
  • 2014 – 17,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,259 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.

  • Front under tray slightly loose fixing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,259 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    244727602547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,285 miles (+4,566)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    683126805618
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,719 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    458873194281
    • AdvisoryFront under tray slightly loose fixing missing
  4. Fail74,718 miles (+2,712)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    618634958435
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray slightly loose fixing missing
  5. Pass72,006 miles (+2,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,006 miles
    Test number
    585933632857
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper slightly damaged
  6. Pass69,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,508 miles
    Test number
    760041937265
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail69,507 miles (+3,241)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,507 miles
    Test number
    598389032407
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass66,266 miles (+3,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,266 miles
    Test number
    824726437115
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass62,929 miles (+13,552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,929 miles
    Test number
    133037305940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,377 miles (+11,133)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,377 miles
    Test number
    344901763872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,244 miles (+7,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,244 miles
    Test number
    132524325258
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f outer pad 85 percent wear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass30,488 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    705085048133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,148 miles (+6,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,148 miles
    Test number
    831166232433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear body damage to tailgate
  14. Pass18,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    18,809 miles
    Test number
    895574735030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,809 miles (+1,031)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,809 miles
    Test number
    125243335442
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear washer not working
    • NoteRear wiper split
  16. Pass17,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,778 miles
    Test number
    806921384218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,778 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,778 miles
    Test number
    968261684222
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LR61 UBM

Does LR61 UBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 UBM is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 UBM?
The MOT on LR61 UBM is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 UBM done?
LR61 UBM was recorded at 83,259 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,811 miles a year.
Has LR61 UBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 UBM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 UBM 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 UBM find?
LR61 UBM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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