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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 MBYMOT history

LP61 MBY is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LP61 MBY red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,696 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MBY
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
13 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MBY was last recorded at 109,696 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,696 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,696 miles
  • 2025 – 101,302 miles
  • 2024 – 92,357 miles
  • 2023 – 86,938 miles
  • 2022 – 81,267 miles
  • 2021 – 77,946 miles
  • 2020 – 72,918 miles
  • 2019 – 63,124 miles
  • 2018 – 53,901 miles
  • 2017 – 45,871 miles
  • 2016 – 38,636 miles
  • 2015 – 30,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,696 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,696 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    770938498971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,696 miles (+8,394)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    678122839842
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,302 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,302 miles
    Test number
    681226573653
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail101,301 miles (+8,944)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    942958074358
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail 1x bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,357 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,357 miles
    Test number
    986668928060
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at the time of testing

  6. Pass86,938 miles (+5,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,938 miles
    Test number
    698763594984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,267 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    368788461106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,946 miles (+344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,946 miles
    Test number
    949161445672
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    568653038293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail77,602 miles (+4,684)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    479202330383
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,918 miles (+9,794)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,918 miles
    Test number
    279547110808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    377792367065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,124 miles (+9,223)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    367305233057
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass53,901 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,901 miles
    Test number
    972233793814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,871 miles (+7,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    970723027180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass38,636 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,636 miles
    Test number
    641745508202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,305 miles
    Test number
    869136015003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,305 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,305 miles
    Test number
    897696915093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LP61 MBY

Does LP61 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MBY is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MBY?
The MOT on LP61 MBY is valid until 28 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 MBY done?
LP61 MBY was recorded at 109,696 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,820 miles a year.
Has LP61 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MBY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 MBY 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 MBY find?
LP61 MBY passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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