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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LP61 JSXMOT history

LP61 JSX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 175,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LP61 JSX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,839 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 JSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 JSX was last recorded at 175,839 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 16,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,382 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,457 miles
Average per year
12,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,839 miles
  • 2025 – 159,382 miles
  • 2024 – 144,304 miles
  • 2023 – 132,317 miles
  • 2022 – 118,091 miles
  • 2021 – 104,929 miles
  • 2020 – 96,370 miles
  • 2019 – 83,612 miles
  • 2018 – 71,691 miles
  • 2017 – 63,502 miles
  • 2016 – 54,369 miles
  • 2015 – 40,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,839 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,839 miles (+16,457)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,839 miles
    Test number
    390528826258
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass159,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,382 miles
    Test number
    611296330706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,382 miles (+15,078)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,382 miles
    Test number
    571203051431
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass144,304 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    215732558693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail144,300 miles (+11,983)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    997083338310
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass132,317 miles (+14,226)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,317 miles
    Test number
    871547792554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,091 miles (+13,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,091 miles
    Test number
    246725998075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass104,929 miles (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,929 miles
    Test number
    839121685605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,370 miles (+12,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    195853874396
    • 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))
  10. Pass83,612 miles (+11,921)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,612 miles
    Test number
    595835675038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,691 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,691 miles
    Test number
    119838074124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,502 miles (+9,133)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,502 miles
    Test number
    253550597319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,369 miles (+13,725)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    824344508877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,644 miles
    Test number
    606471225045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 JSX

Does LP61 JSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 JSX is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 JSX?
The MOT on LP61 JSX is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 JSX done?
LP61 JSX was recorded at 175,839 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 12,148 miles a year.
Has LP61 JSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 JSX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 JSX 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 JSX find?
LP61 JSX passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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