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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 VFEMOT history

LR61 VFE is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 216,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LR61 VFE red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
216,409 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VFE was last recorded at 216,409 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,409 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,409 miles
  • 2025 – 208,596 miles
  • 2024 – 199,944 miles
  • 2023 – 187,110 miles
  • 2021 – 161,781 miles
  • 2020 – 139,465 miles
  • 2019 – 118,476 miles
  • 2018 – 103,598 miles
  • 2016 – 85,670 miles
  • 2015 – 70,671 miles
  • 2014 – 56,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,409 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    216,409 miles
    Test number
    823969434495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail216,409 miles (+7,813)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,409 miles
    Test number
    934871804558
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass208,596 miles (+8,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    208,596 miles
    Test number
    596228809681
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,944 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    199,944 miles
    Test number
    954007498569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail199,940 miles (+12,830)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,940 miles
    Test number
    697007364806
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass187,110 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,110 miles
    Test number
    189999051656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail186,778 miles (+24,997)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,778 miles
    Test number
    455041362666
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass161,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,781 miles
    Test number
    969851368948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail161,780 miles (+22,315)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,780 miles
    Test number
    506582572457
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass139,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,465 miles
    Test number
    990648520751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,465 miles (+20,989)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,465 miles
    Test number
    106906633712
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  12. Pass118,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,476 miles
    Test number
    714216870246
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  13. Fail118,476 miles (+14,878)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,476 miles
    Test number
    222289468793
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  14. Pass103,598 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,598 miles
    Test number
    963500682247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,267 miles (+16,597)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,267 miles
    Test number
    631505212762
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass85,670 miles (+14,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    597978776069
    • AdvisoryNo acceleration detested emissions passed

  17. Pass70,671 miles (+14,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,671 miles
    Test number
    642556704368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass56,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    228208354288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR61 VFE

Does LR61 VFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VFE is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VFE?
The MOT on LR61 VFE is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VFE done?
LR61 VFE was recorded at 216,409 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 13,885 miles a year.
Has LR61 VFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VFE has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VFE 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 VFE find?
LR61 VFE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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