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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LR61 VFZMOT history

LR61 VFZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LR61 VFZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,291 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VFZ was last recorded at 89,291 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,876 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,415 miles
Average per year
4,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,291 miles
  • 2025 – 83,876 miles
  • 2024 – 81,251 miles
  • 2023 – 78,056 miles
  • 2022 – 73,903 miles
  • 2021 – 72,050 miles
  • 2020 – 70,324 miles
  • 2019 – 67,532 miles
  • 2018 – 63,758 miles
  • 2017 – 60,386 miles
  • 2016 – 56,362 miles
  • 2015 – 47,081 miles
  • 2014 – 35,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,291 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    170940318630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail89,291 miles (+5,415)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    685038677112
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass83,876 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,876 miles
    Test number
    434831774102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,251 miles (+3,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    901565134226
    • 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))
  5. Pass78,056 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    807620757899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,903 miles (+1,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    306645660932
    • AdvisoryEmissions limits were tested and met but the Diesel smoke meter couldn't register the reading due to the low levels of smoke produced
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass72,050 miles (+1,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,050 miles
    Test number
    670547852703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass70,324 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,324 miles
    Test number
    236153917276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,532 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,532 miles
    Test number
    657527799030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,758 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,758 miles
    Test number
    597772993891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,386 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    900457323515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,362 miles (+9,281)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,362 miles
    Test number
    940333597124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,081 miles (+11,995)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,081 miles
    Test number
    275918305275
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass35,086 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    915278044262
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 VFZ

Does LR61 VFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VFZ is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VFZ?
The MOT on LR61 VFZ is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VFZ done?
LR61 VFZ was recorded at 89,291 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,569 miles a year.
Has LR61 VFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VFZ has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VFZ 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 VFZ find?
LR61 VFZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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