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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 JPOMOT history

LP61 JPO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 140,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LP61 JPO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,650 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 JPO
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
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 JPO was last recorded at 140,650 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 8,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,545 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,105 miles
Average per year
9,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,650 miles
  • 2025 – 132,545 miles
  • 2024 – 124,174 miles
  • 2023 – 116,479 miles
  • 2022 – 109,039 miles
  • 2021 – 93,272 miles
  • 2020 – 86,833 miles
  • 2019 – 75,219 miles
  • 2018 – 58,101 miles
  • 2017 – 48,499 miles
  • 2016 – 40,127 miles
  • 2015 – 31,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,650 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer edge (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,650 miles (+8,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,650 miles
    Test number
    720748322489
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass132,545 miles (+8,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,545 miles
    Test number
    336556580296
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass124,174 miles (+7,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,174 miles
    Test number
    842585784717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,479 miles
    Test number
    940464147254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,479 miles (+7,440)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,479 miles
    Test number
    372128656662
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate missing fell off when checking security (0.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified pipe missing and blanking plate fitted to rear of engine (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower radiator support cross member broken, no longer securing radiators.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off 1 screw missing (0.1 (a))

  6. Pass109,039 miles (+15,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,039 miles
    Test number
    274299582583
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,272 miles (+6,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,272 miles
    Test number
    836562693798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass86,833 miles (+11,614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,833 miles
    Test number
    347038561759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,219 miles (+17,118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,219 miles
    Test number
    923803936320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,101 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    115670388063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,499 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    716186509126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail48,446 miles (+8,319)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    957542497767
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass40,127 miles (+8,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,127 miles
    Test number
    457503749455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass31,782 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    775709115053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP61 JPO

Does LP61 JPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 JPO is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 JPO?
The MOT on LP61 JPO is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 JPO done?
LP61 JPO was recorded at 140,650 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 9,708 miles a year.
Has LP61 JPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 JPO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LP61 JPO 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 JPO find?
LP61 JPO passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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