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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 FUTMOT history

LP61 FUT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LP61 FUT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,827 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 FUT
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
24 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 FUT was last recorded at 135,827 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,562 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
7,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,827 miles
  • 2025 – 126,146 miles
  • 2024 – 118,918 miles
  • 2023 – 113,993 miles
  • 2022 – 100,170 miles
  • 2021 – 94,024 miles
  • 2020 – 94,007 miles
  • 2019 – 88,177 miles
  • 2018 – 78,835 miles
  • 2017 – 70,183 miles
  • 2016 – 58,648 miles
  • 2015 – 45,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,827 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has bald patch (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,827 miles (+265)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,827 miles
    Test number
    322410850209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has bald patch (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail135,562 miles (+9,416)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,562 miles
    Test number
    776993678402
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has bald patch (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass126,146 miles (+222)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,146 miles
    Test number
    206036293650
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail125,924 miles (+7,006)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,924 miles
    Test number
    693432827305
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass118,918 miles (+4,925)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,918 miles
    Test number
    360424045422
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass113,993 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    313838815710
    • AdvisoryEmission test carried out but too clean to produce a print out. Test pass.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Fail113,989 miles (+13,819)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,989 miles
    Test number
    281445353463
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmission test carried out but too clean to produce a print out. Test pass.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass100,170 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,170 miles
    Test number
    709025768082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,024 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    499209765171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,007 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    298693505555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,177 miles (+9,342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,177 miles
    Test number
    111132529825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,835 miles
    Test number
    451626402866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail78,833 miles (+8,650)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,833 miles
    Test number
    922077793390
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass70,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,183 miles
    Test number
    279425968077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  15. Fail70,183 miles (+11,535)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,183 miles
    Test number
    864878650509
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  16. Pass58,648 miles (+12,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,648 miles
    Test number
    791386477736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass45,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    499943525095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Fail45,774 miles1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    337943125029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LP61 FUT

Does LP61 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 FUT is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 FUT?
The MOT on LP61 FUT is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 FUT done?
LP61 FUT was recorded at 135,827 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,807 miles a year.
Has LP61 FUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 FUT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 FUT 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 FUT find?
LP61 FUT passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 4 more.

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