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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

LR61 VFDMOT history

LR61 VFD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LR61 VFD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,812 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VFD was last recorded at 125,812 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 7,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,556 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,256 miles
Average per year
6,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,812 miles
  • 2025 – 118,556 miles
  • 2024 – 109,498 miles
  • 2023 – 106,066 miles
  • 2022 – 99,132 miles
  • 2021 – 94,520 miles
  • 2020 – 87,579 miles
  • 2019 – 81,994 miles
  • 2018 – 75,392 miles
  • 2017 – 69,878 miles
  • 2016 – 63,959 miles
  • 2015 – 56,402 miles
  • 2014 – 48,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,812 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,812 miles (+7,256)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,812 miles
    Test number
    202269247253
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,556 miles (+9,058)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    549942594317
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,498 miles (+3,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,498 miles
    Test number
    297720884506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo oil return pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,066 miles (+6,934)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    116925600006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,132 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    469712828919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,520 miles
    Test number
    443664276837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,520 miles (+6,941)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,520 miles
    Test number
    650411629754
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,579 miles (+5,585)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,579 miles
    Test number
    901708711561
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,994 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,994 miles
    Test number
    852221119065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    250801944876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,392 miles (+5,514)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    637374783758
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass69,878 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,878 miles
    Test number
    596273684068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    647799998804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,959 miles (+7,557)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    416158893803
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass56,402 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,402 miles
    Test number
    603183693856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    307445554492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VFD

Does LR61 VFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VFD is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VFD?
The MOT on LR61 VFD is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VFD done?
LR61 VFD was recorded at 125,812 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,450 miles a year.
Has LR61 VFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VFD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR61 VFD 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 VFD find?
LR61 VFD passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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