
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP61 FUEMOT history
LP61 FUE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 203,692 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 203,692 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 14,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 FUE
- 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
- 23 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 FUE was last recorded at 203,692 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 6,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 197,212 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,480 miles
- Average per year
- 14,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,692 miles
- 2025 – 197,212 miles
- 2024 – 192,478 miles
- 2023 – 184,752 miles
- 2022 – 171,792 miles
- 2021 – 162,860 miles
- 2020 – 157,336 miles
- 2019 – 144,697 miles
- 2018 – 125,520 miles
- 2017 – 102,131 miles
- 2016 – 79,613 miles
- 2015 – 37,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,692 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 203,692 miles
- Test number
- 631874158188
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail203,691 miles (+6,479)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,691 miles
- Test number
- 722946594338
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass197,212 miles (+4,734)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 197,212 miles
- Test number
- 595501721074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass192,478 miles (+7,726)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 192,478 miles
- Test number
- 117089657105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass184,752 miles (+12,960)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 184,752 miles
- Test number
- 227858958569
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass171,792 miles (+8,932)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 171,792 miles
- Test number
- 198058331848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass162,860 miles (+5,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 162,860 miles
- Test number
- 579926286671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass157,336 miles (+12,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 157,336 miles
- Test number
- 415938198976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,697 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 144,697 miles
- Test number
- 257289576096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUneven wear on both rear tyre inner edges
Fail144,697 miles (+19,177)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,697 miles
- Test number
- 585680503808
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUneven wear on both rear tyre inner edges
Pass125,520 miles (+23,389)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 125,520 miles
- Test number
- 136006689489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91H (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL 4 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine undertray some fixings missing
- AdvisoryPlease check timing belt replacement interval/service history
Pass102,131 miles (+22,518)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 102,131 miles
- Test number
- 815887168448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,613 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,613 miles
- Test number
- 799128848996
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail79,613 miles (+41,988)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,613 miles
- Test number
- 658158570814
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass37,625 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 37,625 miles
- Test number
- 657494915046
- 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)
Questions about LP61 FUE
- Does LP61 FUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 FUE is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 FUE?
- The MOT on LP61 FUE is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP61 FUE done?
- LP61 FUE was recorded at 203,692 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 14,198 miles a year.
- Has LP61 FUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 FUE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP61 FUE 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 FUE find?
- LP61 FUE passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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