Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP61 JNLMOT history
LP61 JNL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 119,678 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,511 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 JNL
- 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 27 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 JNL was last recorded at 119,678 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 8,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,288 miles · 28 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,390 miles
- Average per year
- 6,511 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,678 miles
- 2025 – 111,288 miles
- 2024 – 101,138 miles
- 2023 – 92,539 miles
- 2022 – 87,503 miles
- 2021 – 79,713 miles
- 2020 – 76,180 miles
- 2019 – 74,845 miles
- 2018 – 72,752 miles
- 2017 – 67,386 miles
- 2016 – 60,221 miles
- 2015 – 47,406 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,678 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear axle crossion
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,678 miles (+8,390)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 119,678 miles
- Test number
- 278501398737
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear axle crossion
Pass111,288 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 111,288 miles
- Test number
- 257973342581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,288 miles (+10,150)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,288 miles
- Test number
- 511843134237
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 101,138 miles
- Test number
- 749063092347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,138 miles (+8,599)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,138 miles
- Test number
- 725376690593
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,539 miles (+5,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 92,539 miles
- Test number
- 817959042962
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass87,503 miles (+7,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 87,503 miles
- Test number
- 553202269570
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,713 miles (+30)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 79,713 miles
- Test number
- 701477840134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail79,683 miles (+3,503)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,683 miles
- Test number
- 651488547585
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,180 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 76,180 miles
- Test number
- 268817103738
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 74,845 miles
- Test number
- 603006456402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,845 miles (+2,093)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,845 miles
- Test number
- 440036658020
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass72,752 miles (+5,366)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 72,752 miles
- Test number
- 591062274792
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 67,386 miles
- Test number
- 396316397809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,386 miles (+7,165)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,386 miles
- Test number
- 465665718518
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass60,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 60,221 miles
- Test number
- 499187121042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,221 miles (+12,815)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,221 miles
- Test number
- 490265046279
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass47,406 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 47,406 miles
- Test number
- 675190145187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail47,406 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,406 miles
- Test number
- 715450945181
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LP61 JNL
- Does LP61 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 JNL is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 JNL?
- The MOT on LP61 JNL is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP61 JNL done?
- LP61 JNL was recorded at 119,678 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 6,511 miles a year.
- Has LP61 JNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 JNL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP61 JNL 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 JNL find?
- LP61 JNL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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