
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP61 FUWMOT history
LP61 FUW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 99,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 99,298 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,403 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 FUW
- 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 2 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 FUW was last recorded at 99,298 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 7,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 91,729 miles · 31 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,569 miles
- Average per year
- 6,403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 99,298 miles
- 2021 – 91,729 miles
- 2020 – 87,391 miles
- 2019 – 83,698 miles
- 2018 – 78,272 miles
- 2017 – 73,068 miles
- 2016 – 67,456 miles
- 2015 – 61,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,298 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 99,298 miles
- Test number
- 179128203436
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fail99,298 miles (+7,569)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,298 miles
- Test number
- 392732515557
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,729 miles (+4,338)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 91,729 miles
- Test number
- 804800403742
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,391 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 87,391 miles
- Test number
- 335200568790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,698 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 83,698 miles
- Test number
- 219976579034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread surface distorted & low tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall cracking badly
Fail83,695 miles (+5,423)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,695 miles
- Test number
- 715053150690
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread surface distorted & low tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall cracking badly
Pass78,272 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 78,272 miles
- Test number
- 417306211926
- 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))
Fail78,272 miles (+5,204)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,272 miles
- Test number
- 489750682654
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,068 miles (+5,612)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 73,068 miles
- Test number
- 163574154930
- 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)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped on inner edges
Pass67,456 miles (+5,833)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 67,456 miles
- Test number
- 441804467943
- AdvisoryBoth front shockers weeping
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres low inside edge
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape inside edge
Pass61,623 miles (+11,131)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 61,623 miles
- Test number
- 305423134984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 50,492 miles
- Test number
- 146009915474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP61 FUW
- Does LP61 FUW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP61 FUW expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 FUW?
- The MOT on LP61 FUW expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP61 FUW done?
- LP61 FUW was recorded at 99,298 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 6,403 miles a year.
- Has LP61 FUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 FUW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LP61 FUW 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 FUW find?
- LP61 FUW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.
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