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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 VFHMOT history

LR61 VFH is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LR61 VFH red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,618 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VFH
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 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VFH was last recorded at 138,618 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,618 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,618 miles
  • 2025 – 136,675 miles
  • 2024 – 123,778 miles
  • 2023 – 115,833 miles
  • 2022 – 107,258 miles
  • 2021 – 98,427 miles
  • 2020 – 88,029 miles
  • 2019 – 72,118 miles
  • 2018 – 53,921 miles
  • 2017 – 52,960 miles
  • 2016 – 47,041 miles
  • 2015 – 41,529 miles
  • 2014 – 36,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,618 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    454815734311
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,618 miles (+1,943)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    298226048410
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,675 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,675 miles
    Test number
    807139721590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,405 miles
    Test number
    143848777601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail130,405 miles (+6,627)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,405 miles
    Test number
    784248042915
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass123,778 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,778 miles
    Test number
    681597261524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,833 miles (+8,575)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,833 miles
    Test number
    986566512491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,258 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,258 miles
    Test number
    817400995663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,427 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,427 miles
    Test number
    976721154967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,236 miles (+10,207)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,236 miles
    Test number
    807359906137
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass88,029 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,029 miles
    Test number
    645477899810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail87,980 miles (+15,862)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,980 miles
    Test number
    656930553882
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,118 miles (+18,197)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,118 miles
    Test number
    979243971263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,921 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,921 miles
    Test number
    139163196324
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean

  15. Pass52,960 miles (+5,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,960 miles
    Test number
    253584107375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass47,041 miles (+5,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,041 miles
    Test number
    365137151017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on wear bars. 205/55/r16

  17. Pass41,529 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,529 miles
    Test number
    264087829594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,975 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,975 miles
    Test number
    387966244287
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking/perishing

Questions about LR61 VFH

Does LR61 VFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VFH is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VFH?
The MOT on LR61 VFH is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VFH done?
LR61 VFH was recorded at 138,618 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 8,760 miles a year.
Has LR61 VFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VFH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VFH 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 VFH find?
LR61 VFH passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf&nsf lower arm rear bush,.

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