Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LR61 VFGMOT history
LR61 VFG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,160 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 180,160 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 VFG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 14 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 VFG was last recorded at 180,160 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 6,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,543 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,617 miles
- Average per year
- 11,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,160 miles
- 2025 – 173,543 miles
- 2024 – 167,728 miles
- 2023 – 156,845 miles
- 2022 – 149,175 miles
- 2021 – 141,032 miles
- 2020 – 129,911 miles
- 2019 – 119,268 miles
- 2018 – 105,047 miles
- 2017 – 89,263 miles
- 2016 – 74,316 miles
- 2015 – 53,952 miles
- 2014 – 41,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,160 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 180,160 miles
- Test number
- 771484523937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,160 miles (+6,617)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,160 miles
- Test number
- 722291219847
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever slightly high
Pass173,543 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 173,543 miles
- Test number
- 261789501568
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail173,541 miles (+5,813)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,541 miles
- Test number
- 614970690530
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass167,728 miles (+10,883)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 167,728 miles
- Test number
- 176110800842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,845 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 156,845 miles
- Test number
- 161299343734
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail156,844 miles (+7,669)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,844 miles
- Test number
- 783336505417
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass149,175 miles (+8,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 149,175 miles
- Test number
- 321787580629
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Pass141,032 miles (+11,121)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 141,032 miles
- Test number
- 588910316544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass129,911 miles (+10,643)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 129,911 miles
- Test number
- 772523796400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,268 miles (+14,221)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 119,268 miles
- Test number
- 684641201253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,047 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 105,047 miles
- Test number
- 441771708029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail105,047 miles (+15,784)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,047 miles
- Test number
- 617822613710
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,263 miles (+14,947)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 89,263 miles
- Test number
- 549864748515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,316 miles (+20,364)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 74,316 miles
- Test number
- 873771183122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,952 miles (+12,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 53,952 miles
- Test number
- 486015934695
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 41,155 miles
- Test number
- 389432364200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR61 VFG
- Does LR61 VFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VFG is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 VFG?
- The MOT on LR61 VFG is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 VFG done?
- LR61 VFG was recorded at 180,160 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 11,589 miles a year.
- Has LR61 VFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 VFG has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR61 VFG 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 VFG find?
- LR61 VFG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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