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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

LR61 VGCMOT history

LR61 VGC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LR61 VGC grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,769 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VGC was last recorded at 114,769 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 6,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2016: 56,800 miles, lower than 57,735 miles on 4 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,724 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,045 miles
Average per year
6,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,769 miles
  • 2024 – 108,724 miles
  • 2023 – 99,736 miles
  • 2021 – 93,891 miles
  • 2020 – 83,941 miles
  • 2019 – 75,349 miles
  • 2018 – 64,531 miles
  • 2017 – 58,878 miles
  • 2016 – 56,800 miles
  • 2015 – 57,735 miles
  • 2014 – 46,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,769 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,769 miles
    Test number
    851826109657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail114,769 miles (+6,045)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,769 miles
    Test number
    370101725525
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass108,724 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,724 miles
    Test number
    731803068914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,736 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,736 miles
    Test number
    812766676023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,891 miles (+9,950)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    915648003291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    999331474201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,941 miles (+8,592)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    818365042436
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass75,349 miles (+10,818)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    75,349 miles
    Test number
    445437940325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,531 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,531 miles
    Test number
    457414277823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,878 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    914145998307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,800 miles (-935)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    808042539021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,735 miles (+11,265)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,735 miles
    Test number
    909229707399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,470 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    417414044371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  14. Pass46,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    988074644396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VGC

Does LR61 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VGC is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VGC?
The MOT on LR61 VGC is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VGC done?
LR61 VGC was recorded at 114,769 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,271 miles a year.
Has LR61 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VGC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 VGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 VGC find?
LR61 VGC passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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