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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 VFNMOT history

LR61 VFN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LR61 VFN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,372 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VFN was last recorded at 108,372 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,321 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
6,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,372 miles
  • 2025 – 105,384 miles
  • 2024 – 102,299 miles
  • 2023 – 98,836 miles
  • 2022 – 95,364 miles
  • 2021 – 92,687 miles
  • 2020 – 85,562 miles
  • 2019 – 80,691 miles
  • 2018 – 71,322 miles
  • 2017 – 62,253 miles
  • 2016 – 53,807 miles
  • 2015 – 43,365 miles
  • 2014 – 35,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,372 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (offside and nearside). (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,372 miles (+51)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,372 miles
    Test number
    145069316128
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (offside and nearside). (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

  2. Fail108,321 miles (+2,937)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    409894366744
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (offside and nearside). (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Asymmetric tyre not fitted in accordance to sidewall instructions.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

  3. Pass105,384 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,384 miles
    Test number
    350887023653
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

  4. Fail105,287 miles (+2,988)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,287 miles
    Test number
    746842400737
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

  5. Pass102,299 miles (+3,463)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    662779397806
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

  6. Pass98,836 miles (+3,472)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    285149152740
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass95,364 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,364 miles
    Test number
    396115524736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail95,364 miles (+2,677)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,364 miles
    Test number
    664754909558
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass92,687 miles (+7,125)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,687 miles
    Test number
    304221614902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Pass85,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    166577942380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail85,562 miles (+4,871)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    611157351459
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass80,691 miles (+9,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    884055361192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass71,322 miles (+9,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,322 miles
    Test number
    558125477145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass62,253 miles (+8,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,253 miles
    Test number
    503593825318
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  15. Pass53,807 miles (+10,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    142623811129
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass43,365 miles (+7,508)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,365 miles
    Test number
    967062415240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass35,857 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,857 miles
    Test number
    359019514274
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR61 VFN

Does LR61 VFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VFN is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VFN?
The MOT on LR61 VFN is valid until 11 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 VFN done?
LR61 VFN was recorded at 108,372 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 6,037 miles a year.
Has LR61 VFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VFN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VFN 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 VFN find?
LR61 VFN passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (offside and nearside).; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking.; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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