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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 YRYMOT history

LR61 YRY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 236,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LR61 YRY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
236,490 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
18,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 YRY
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
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 YRY was last recorded at 236,490 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,053 miles · 20 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2,437 miles
Average per year
18,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,490 miles
  • 2025 – 234,053 miles
  • 2024 – 216,960 miles
  • 2023 – 201,303 miles
  • 2022 – 188,866 miles
  • 2021 – 171,375 miles
  • 2020 – 147,651 miles
  • 2019 – 123,221 miles
  • 2018 – 100,804 miles
  • 2017 – 78,958 miles
  • 2016 – 59,780 miles
  • 2015 – 37,867 miles
  • 2014 – 21,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,490 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Slight Door & Wheel Arch Damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Service Warning Light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,490 miles (+2,437)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    236,490 miles
    Test number
    899796585426
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass234,053 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    234,053 miles
    Test number
    249593273044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight Door & Wheel Arch Damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService Warning Light on
  3. Fail234,052 miles (+17,092)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,052 miles
    Test number
    693737761889
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight Door & Wheel Arch Damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService Warning Light on
  4. Pass216,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    216,960 miles
    Test number
    792493694472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  5. Fail216,960 miles (+15,657)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,960 miles
    Test number
    856522875323
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (Boot lid) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Pass201,303 miles (+12,437)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    201,303 miles
    Test number
    799517024282
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant below minimum level
  7. Pass188,866 miles (+17,491)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    188,866 miles
    Test number
    663494689506
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass171,375 miles (+29)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,375 miles
    Test number
    791993399205
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective jointing sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
  9. Fail171,346 miles (+23,695)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,346 miles
    Test number
    804821108183
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at zone "A",20mm, and stone chip at zone "B", 12mm. (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass147,651 miles (+24,430)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,651 miles
    Test number
    744737299088
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass123,221 miles (+712)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    880567343291
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Fail122,509 miles (+21,705)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    702784744803
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass100,804 miles (+21,846)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    647215960820
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass78,958 miles (+19,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    490558933772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass59,780 miles (+21,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    422094989188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass37,867 miles (+16,559)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    452382064558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,308 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,308 miles
    Test number
    905159644366
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES WORN 205/55/16V

Questions about LR61 YRY

Does LR61 YRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 YRY is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 YRY?
The MOT on LR61 YRY is valid until 18 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 YRY done?
LR61 YRY was recorded at 236,490 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 18,168 miles a year.
Has LR61 YRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 YRY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 YRY 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 YRY find?
LR61 YRY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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