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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LR61 VEXMOT history

LR61 VEX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 196,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LR61 VEX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,350 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VEX was last recorded at 196,350 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 12,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
184,179 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,171 miles
Average per year
11,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,350 miles
  • 2024 – 184,179 miles
  • 2023 – 171,637 miles
  • 2022 – 158,266 miles
  • 2021 – 146,512 miles
  • 2020 – 133,354 miles
  • 2019 – 123,184 miles
  • 2017 – 99,763 miles
  • 2015 – 83,650 miles
  • 2014 – 62,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,350 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,350 miles (+12,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,350 miles
    Test number
    824062085193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass184,179 miles (+12,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    184,179 miles
    Test number
    136759292662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass171,637 miles (+13,371)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    171,637 miles
    Test number
    272007915546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,266 miles
    Test number
    275615054728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,266 miles (+11,754)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,266 miles
    Test number
    549190884817
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  6. Pass146,512 miles (+13,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,512 miles
    Test number
    435019782155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass133,354 miles (+10,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,354 miles
    Test number
    176872888649
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass123,184 miles (+23,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,184 miles
    Test number
    799788997926
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass99,763 miles (+16,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,763 miles
    Test number
    246267089545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass83,650 miles (+21,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,650 miles
    Test number
    958211815202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass62,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    866114024295
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR61 VEX

Does LR61 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VEX is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VEX?
The MOT on LR61 VEX is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VEX done?
LR61 VEX was recorded at 196,350 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 11,888 miles a year.
Has LR61 VEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VEX has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR61 VEX 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 VEX find?
LR61 VEX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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