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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 VEWMOT history

LR61 VEW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 146,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LR61 VEW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,442 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VEW
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
6 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VEW was last recorded at 146,442 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 8,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,778 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,664 miles
Average per year
9,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,442 miles
  • 2024 – 137,778 miles
  • 2023 – 130,625 miles
  • 2022 – 123,444 miles
  • 2021 – 114,386 miles
  • 2020 – 108,121 miles
  • 2019 – 102,062 miles
  • 2018 – 94,295 miles
  • 2017 – 83,356 miles
  • 2016 – 70,623 miles
  • 2015 – 58,101 miles
  • 2014 – 43,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,442 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,442 miles (+8,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,442 miles
    Test number
    517010565068
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass137,778 miles (+7,153)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,778 miles
    Test number
    303955145380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass130,625 miles (+7,181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,625 miles
    Test number
    421202343975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass123,444 miles (+9,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,444 miles
    Test number
    932942297375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,386 miles (+6,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,386 miles
    Test number
    975147389595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass108,121 miles (+6,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    520313238320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    906954579000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail102,062 miles (+7,767)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    538945205720
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,295 miles (+10,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,295 miles
    Test number
    985883861318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,356 miles (+12,733)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    243485326236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,623 miles (+12,522)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,623 miles
    Test number
    630125018347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,101 miles (+14,952)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    642881660687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,149 miles
    Test number
    596443074226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VEW

Does LR61 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VEW is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VEW?
The MOT on LR61 VEW is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VEW done?
LR61 VEW was recorded at 146,442 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,115 miles a year.
Has LR61 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VEW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LR61 VEW 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 VEW find?
LR61 VEW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s; front undertray not fully secure; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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