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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 VFTMOT history

LR61 VFT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR61 VFT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,922 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VFT
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 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VFT was last recorded at 115,922 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 15,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,219 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15,703 miles
Average per year
6,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,922 miles
  • 2025 – 100,219 miles
  • 2024 – 81,161 miles
  • 2023 – 75,836 miles
  • 2022 – 70,292 miles
  • 2021 – 64,957 miles
  • 2020 – 61,733 miles
  • 2019 – 59,511 miles
  • 2018 – 55,362 miles
  • 2017 – 51,206 miles
  • 2016 – 45,758 miles
  • 2015 – 40,335 miles
  • 2014 – 32,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,922 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,922 miles
    Test number
    933888849208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,922 miles (+15,703)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,922 miles
    Test number
    157442585290
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,219 miles (+19,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    572059462415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass81,161 miles (+5,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,161 miles
    Test number
    563122065215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass75,836 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,836 miles
    Test number
    793532568660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,292 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    955621201894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail70,292 miles (+5,335)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    980090850575
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass64,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,957 miles
    Test number
    877267404892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,957 miles (+3,224)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,957 miles
    Test number
    409713591931
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass61,733 miles (+2,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,733 miles
    Test number
    938747249405
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,511 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    500882256514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,362 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    358211365369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,206 miles (+5,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    711107767128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass45,758 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,758 miles
    Test number
    911703982578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,335 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,335 miles
    Test number
    992148666465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,715 miles
    Test number
    555432364298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LR61 VFT

Does LR61 VFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VFT is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VFT?
The MOT on LR61 VFT is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VFT done?
LR61 VFT was recorded at 115,922 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,891 miles a year.
Has LR61 VFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VFT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VFT 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 VFT find?
LR61 VFT passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat, and 4 more.

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