Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LR61 VGAMOT history
LR61 VGA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 86,585 mi
- At MOT on 30 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 VGA
- 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 expired on 29 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 VGA was last recorded at 86,585 miles on 30 Dec 2024, 6,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 80,175 miles · 9 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,410 miles
- Average per year
- 4,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 86,585 miles
- 2023 – 80,175 miles
- 2022 – 75,562 miles
- 2021 – 72,677 miles
- 2020 – 71,417 miles
- 2019 – 67,243 miles
- 2018 – 63,457 miles
- 2017 – 60,528 miles
- 2016 – 53,186 miles
- 2015 – 46,591 miles
- 2014 – 40,175 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,585 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,585 miles (+6,410)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 86,585 miles
- Test number
- 876385834556
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,175 miles (+4,613)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 80,175 miles
- Test number
- 543346000553
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,562 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 75,562 miles
- Test number
- 934746045729
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Fail75,562 miles (+2,885)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,562 miles
- Test number
- 833689515644
- MajorWindscreen washer not working No sound from motor (3.5 (a))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass72,677 miles (+1,260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 72,677 miles
- Test number
- 700437329346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass71,417 miles (+4,174)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 71,417 miles
- Test number
- 982421507835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,243 miles (+3,786)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,243 miles
- Test number
- 358914373168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 63,457 miles
- Test number
- 185902032789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,457 miles (+2,929)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,457 miles
- Test number
- 869937102924
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,528 miles (+7,342)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 60,528 miles
- Test number
- 421625366191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,186 miles (+6,595)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 53,186 miles
- Test number
- 960543562589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,591 miles (+6,416)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 46,591 miles
- Test number
- 296789425260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,175 miles
- Test number
- 489400844247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR61 VGA
- Does LR61 VGA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR61 VGA expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 VGA?
- The MOT on LR61 VGA expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR61 VGA done?
- LR61 VGA was recorded at 86,585 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2024, an average of 4,488 miles a year.
- Has LR61 VGA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 VGA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR61 VGA 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 VGA find?
- LR61 VGA passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges.
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