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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.

LP61 FUE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass203,692 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass102,131 miles (+22,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,131 miles
    Test number
    815887168448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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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