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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 YFSMOT history

LR61 YFS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 143,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2025.

LR61 YFS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
143,233 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 YFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 YFS was last recorded at 143,233 miles on 13 Jul 2025, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,006 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,227 miles
Average per year
10,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,233 miles
  • 2024 – 141,006 miles
  • 2023 – 131,841 miles
  • 2022 – 121,799 miles
  • 2021 – 108,914 miles
  • 2020 – 98,821 miles
  • 2019 – 95,600 miles
  • 2018 – 92,131 miles
  • 2017 – 81,387 miles
  • 2016 – 57,682 miles
  • 2015 – 36,804 miles
  • 2014 – 23,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,233 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,233 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,233 miles
    Test number
    501880193463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,006 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,006 miles
    Test number
    302995382384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,841 miles (+10,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,841 miles
    Test number
    666418964907
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass121,799 miles (+12,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    656911937320
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,914 miles (+10,093)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    690156353712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,821 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,821 miles
    Test number
    249735633679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass95,600 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,600 miles
    Test number
    677679859527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,131 miles (+10,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,131 miles
    Test number
    197530124378
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth passenger drop links slight play
  9. Pass81,387 miles (+23,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    762093990757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass57,682 miles (+20,878)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    744927270217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,804 miles (+13,371)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,804 miles
    Test number
    237978985169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,433 miles
    Test number
    208614204261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail23,433 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,433 miles
    Test number
    205062004252
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR61 YFS

Does LR61 YFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 YFS expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 YFS?
The MOT on LR61 YFS expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 YFS done?
LR61 YFS was recorded at 143,233 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2025, an average of 10,912 miles a year.
Has LR61 YFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 YFS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on LR61 YFS 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 YFS find?
LR61 YFS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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