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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 BGYMOT history

LP61 BGY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 146,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LP61 BGY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
146,011 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 BGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 BGY was last recorded at 146,011 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 26,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,041 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
26,970 miles
Average per year
10,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,011 miles
  • 2024 – 119,041 miles
  • 2023 – 95,941 miles
  • 2022 – 84,321 miles
  • 2021 – 79,666 miles
  • 2020 – 77,102 miles
  • 2019 – 73,682 miles
  • 2018 – 68,733 miles
  • 2017 – 59,454 miles
  • 2016 – 49,994 miles
  • 2015 – 36,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,011 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine cover and under tray obstructing view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,011 miles (+26,970)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,011 miles
    Test number
    202477972031
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,041 miles (+23,100)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,041 miles
    Test number
    315506443719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,941 miles (+11,620)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    705279882127
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,321 miles (+4,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,321 miles
    Test number
    827589982194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front obligatory side mirror slightly damaged

  5. Pass79,666 miles (+2,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,666 miles
    Test number
    128334634347
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,102 miles (+3,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,102 miles
    Test number
    717710185959
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    189664727673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail73,682 miles (+4,949)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    718536378101
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass68,733 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    663663020271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,454 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,454 miles
    Test number
    714296842793
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray obstructing view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail59,454 miles (+9,460)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,454 miles
    Test number
    560533406260
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray obstructing view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass49,994 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    331019133611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,993 miles (+13,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,993 miles
    Test number
    833874043040
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass36,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    195166415048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP61 BGY

Does LP61 BGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP61 BGY expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP61 BGY?
The MOT on LP61 BGY expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP61 BGY done?
LP61 BGY was recorded at 146,011 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 10,225 miles a year.
Has LP61 BGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 BGY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LP61 BGY 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 LP61 BGY find?
LP61 BGY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 5 more.

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