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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.

LP61 FUW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass99,298 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass87,391 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,391 miles
    Test number
    335200568790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass61,623 miles (+11,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,623 miles
    Test number
    305423134984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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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