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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 FVAMOT history

LP61 FVA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LP61 FVA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,914 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 FVA
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 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 FVA was last recorded at 148,914 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 10,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,774 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,140 miles
Average per year
9,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,914 miles
  • 2025 – 138,774 miles
  • 2024 – 129,439 miles
  • 2023 – 125,324 miles
  • 2022 – 116,483 miles
  • 2021 – 107,605 miles
  • 2020 – 99,332 miles
  • 2019 – 96,484 miles
  • 2018 – 83,681 miles
  • 2017 – 63,859 miles
  • 2016 – 63,639 miles
  • 2015 – 43,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,914 miles
    Test number
    295915347014
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail148,914 miles (+10,140)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,914 miles
    Test number
    993865882037
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,774 miles (+9,335)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,774 miles
    Test number
    539783606357
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,439 miles
    Test number
    331616999584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,433 miles (+4,109)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,433 miles
    Test number
    842697689843
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass125,324 miles (+8,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,324 miles
    Test number
    140800505070
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,483 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,483 miles
    Test number
    906478850412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail116,476 miles (+8,871)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    150495464828
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,605 miles
    Test number
    444299030654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail107,605 miles (+8,273)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,605 miles
    Test number
    100604347722
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass99,332 miles (+2,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    851091820404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,484 miles
    Test number
    714562987944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,484 miles (+12,803)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,484 miles
    Test number
    692907761760
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass83,681 miles (+19,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,681 miles
    Test number
    707773172252
    • 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)

  15. Pass63,859 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,859 miles
    Test number
    513332465354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    213052118931
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres low on tread

  17. Fail63,639 miles (+7,933)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    331788248356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

  18. Pass55,706 miles (+12,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    689012260585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,219 miles
    Test number
    129184415443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 FVA

Does LP61 FVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 FVA is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 FVA?
The MOT on LP61 FVA is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 FVA done?
LP61 FVA was recorded at 148,914 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 9,196 miles a year.
Has LP61 FVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 FVA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 FVA 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 FVA find?
LP61 FVA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front coil spring corroded also worn; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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