Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
X61 LVCMOT history
X61 LVC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,975 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 78,975 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X61 LVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X61 LVC was last recorded at 78,975 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,798 miles · 9 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 177 miles
- Average per year
- 1,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,975 miles
- 2024 – 78,798 miles
- 2023 – 78,394 miles
- 2022 – 77,472 miles
- 2021 – 77,184 miles
- 2020 – 76,709 miles
- 2019 – 76,364 miles
- 2018 – 76,131 miles
- 2017 – 75,833 miles
- 2016 – 75,398 miles
- 2015 – 74,191 miles
- 2014 – 72,422 miles
- 2013 – 71,239 miles
- 2012 – 69,630 miles
- 2011 – 67,922 miles
- 2010 – 65,783 miles
- 2009 – 62,753 miles
- 2008 – 59,112 miles
- 2007 – 54,696 miles
- 2006 – 50,512 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,975 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,975 miles (+177)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 78,975 miles
- Test number
- 645884252655
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,798 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 78,798 miles
- Test number
- 725531700901
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,797 miles (+403)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,797 miles
- Test number
- 422653251738
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,394 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 78,394 miles
- Test number
- 311721950171
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,388 miles (+916)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,388 miles
- Test number
- 487711817361
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass77,472 miles (+288)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 77,472 miles
- Test number
- 700996762150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 77,184 miles
- Test number
- 511470913166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,182 miles (+473)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,182 miles
- Test number
- 551985702998
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass76,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 76,709 miles
- Test number
- 746486306912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,709 miles (+345)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,709 miles
- Test number
- 893812406610
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass76,364 miles (+233)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 76,364 miles
- Test number
- 215715094952
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryM.i.l. light on (pre july 2003 car)
Pass76,131 miles (+298)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,131 miles
- Test number
- 329447971837
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass75,833 miles (+435)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 75,833 miles
- Test number
- 392308997741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,398 miles (+1,207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 75,398 miles
- Test number
- 619831713067
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,191 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 74,191 miles
- Test number
- 877240795179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,422 miles (+1,183)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,422 miles
- Test number
- 977288284135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,239 miles
- Test number
- 475524383146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,239 miles (+1,609)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,239 miles
- Test number
- 246254183135
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine oil level low
Pass69,630 miles8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 69,630 miles
- Test number
- 168248682102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteCracks in offside front tyre tread
Fail69,630 miles (+1,708)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,630 miles
- Test number
- 997458682187
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteCracks in offside front tyre tread
Pass67,922 miles (+2,139)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 67,922 miles
- Test number
- 789826161158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,783 miles (+3,030)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 65,783 miles
- Test number
- 563631080196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,753 miles (+3,641)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 62,753 miles
- Test number
- 781869589144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,112 miles (+4,416)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 59,112 miles
- Test number
- 213867178476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 54,696 miles
- Test number
- 764000887163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,696 miles (+4,184)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,696 miles
- Test number
- 161929677198
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass50,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 50,512 miles
- Test number
- 284147486404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,512 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,512 miles
- Test number
- 930087386185
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Questions about X61 LVC
- Does X61 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X61 LVC expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X61 LVC?
- The MOT on X61 LVC expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X61 LVC done?
- X61 LVC was recorded at 78,975 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 1,497 miles a year.
- Has X61 LVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X61 LVC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on X61 LVC 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 X61 LVC find?
- X61 LVC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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