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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB61 BPEMOT history

LB61 BPE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 91,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,952 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 BPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 BPE was last recorded at 91,952 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 13,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,747 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,205 miles
Average per year
6,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,952 miles
  • 2024 – 78,747 miles
  • 2023 – 62,838 miles
  • 2022 – 51,038 miles
  • 2021 – 38,645 miles
  • 2020 – 38,016 miles
  • 2019 – 36,211 miles
  • 2018 – 35,282 miles
  • 2017 – 32,631 miles
  • 2016 – 30,687 miles
  • 2015 – 27,766 miles
  • 2014 – 24,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,952 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,952 miles (+13,205)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,952 miles
    Test number
    584654268079
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass78,747 miles (+15,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,747 miles
    Test number
    467181160790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass62,838 miles (+11,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    642492504983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass51,038 miles (+12,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,038 miles
    Test number
    647648513684
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass38,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,645 miles
    Test number
    408762346121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,645 miles (+629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,645 miles
    Test number
    903971488500
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass38,016 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,016 miles
    Test number
    346732030196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,211 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,211 miles
    Test number
    248490654266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,282 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,282 miles
    Test number
    294868014422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,631 miles (+1,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,631 miles
    Test number
    534649252912
    • AdvisoryFAS not detected the emission
  11. Pass30,687 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,687 miles
    Test number
    669761387485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,766 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    254237402926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,491 miles
    Test number
    827542254399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 BPE

Does LB61 BPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 BPE is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 BPE?
The MOT on LB61 BPE is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 BPE done?
LB61 BPE was recorded at 91,952 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,221 miles a year.
Has LB61 BPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 BPE has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 BPE 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 LB61 BPE find?
LB61 BPE passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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