Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP61 MDEMOT history
LP61 MDE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 133,981 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 133,981 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,147 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 MDE
- 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 expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 MDE was last recorded at 133,981 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 7,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 126,305 miles · 24 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,676 miles
- Average per year
- 10,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 133,981 miles
- 2023 – 126,305 miles
- 2022 – 116,367 miles
- 2021 – 104,309 miles
- 2020 – 95,597 miles
- 2019 – 79,389 miles
- 2018 – 54,867 miles
- 2017 – 49,302 miles
- 2016 – 43,085 miles
- 2015 – 38,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,981 miles
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Full MOT history
13 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,981 miles (+7,676)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 133,981 miles
- Test number
- 417764580329
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass126,305 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 126,305 miles
- Test number
- 569546979206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,298 miles (+9,931)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,298 miles
- Test number
- 312468343754
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,367 miles (+12,058)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,367 miles
- Test number
- 165406524838
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,309 miles (+8,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 104,309 miles
- Test number
- 973928698898
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Pass95,597 miles (+16,208)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 95,597 miles
- Test number
- 689010561381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,389 miles (+24,522)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,389 miles
- Test number
- 443469716932
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,867 miles (+5,565)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,867 miles
- Test number
- 983707853017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,302 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,302 miles
- Test number
- 223718495832
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.3)
Fail49,302 miles (+6,217)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,302 miles
- Test number
- 567265584392
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.3)
Pass43,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 43,085 miles
- Test number
- 450535459901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,085 miles (+4,307)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,085 miles
- Test number
- 791927557240
- 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)
Pass38,778 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 38,778 miles
- Test number
- 608571685150
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LP61 MDE
- Does LP61 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP61 MDE expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 MDE?
- The MOT on LP61 MDE expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP61 MDE done?
- LP61 MDE was recorded at 133,981 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 10,147 miles a year.
- Has LP61 MDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 MDE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LP61 MDE 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 MDE find?
- LP61 MDE passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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