
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass100,170 miles (+6,146)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 100,170 miles
- Test number
- 709025768082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,024 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,024 miles
- Test number
- 499209765171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,007 miles (+5,830)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 94,007 miles
- Test number
- 298693505555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,177 miles (+9,342)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 88,177 miles
- Test number
- 111132529825
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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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