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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 JSVMOT history

LP61 JSV is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 177,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LP61 JSV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
177,740 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 JSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 JSV was last recorded at 177,740 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 10,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,050 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,690 miles
Average per year
11,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,740 miles
  • 2025 – 167,050 miles
  • 2024 – 152,735 miles
  • 2023 – 142,111 miles
  • 2022 – 129,561 miles
  • 2021 – 109,532 miles
  • 2020 – 102,790 miles
  • 2018 – 89,324 miles
  • 2017 – 75,190 miles
  • 2016 – 58,199 miles
  • 2015 – 41,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,740 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderseald

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,740 miles (+10,690)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    177,740 miles
    Test number
    932992930536
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseald

  2. Pass167,050 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    167,050 miles
    Test number
    364655438541
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail167,043 miles (+14,308)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,043 miles
    Test number
    628022880639
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,735 miles
    Test number
    421518568569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail152,735 miles (+10,624)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,735 miles
    Test number
    664510139001
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass142,111 miles (+12,550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,111 miles
    Test number
    716158642697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,561 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,561 miles
    Test number
    136814738173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,555 miles (+20,023)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,555 miles
    Test number
    219512952903
    • 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))

  9. Pass109,532 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,532 miles
    Test number
    483960144294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,529 miles (+6,739)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    798192034120
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,790 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    962331821276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,289 miles (+10,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    381195052433
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seats belts fitted

  13. Pass89,324 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,324 miles
    Test number
    693119929838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail89,319 miles (+14,129)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,319 miles
    Test number
    486405466337
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass75,190 miles (+16,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,190 miles
    Test number
    191805864752
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass58,199 miles (+9,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    585901135142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

  17. Pass48,780 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    727863798023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,772 miles
    Test number
    777751545091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 JSV

Does LP61 JSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 JSV is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 JSV?
The MOT on LP61 JSV is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 JSV done?
LP61 JSV was recorded at 177,740 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 11,740 miles a year.
Has LP61 JSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 JSV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 JSV 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 JSV find?
LP61 JSV passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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