
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP61 MEUMOT history
LP61 MEU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 167,319 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 167,319 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,043 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 MEU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 MEU was last recorded at 167,319 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 4,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 162,842 miles · 16 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,477 miles
- Average per year
- 8,043 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 167,319 miles
- 2024 – 162,842 miles
- 2023 – 154,041 miles
- 2022 – 146,240 miles
- 2021 – 141,865 miles
- 2020 – 139,013 miles
- 2019 – 135,197 miles
- 2018 – 124,987 miles
- 2017 – 113,923 miles
- 2016 – 103,327 miles
- 2014 – 84,345 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,319 miles (+4,477)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 167,319 miles
- Test number
- 360513191863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,842 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 162,842 miles
- Test number
- 903950128300
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
Fail162,841 miles (+8,800)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,841 miles
- Test number
- 195718970175
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
Pass154,041 miles (+7,801)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 154,041 miles
- Test number
- 964432598464
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass146,240 miles (+4,375)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 146,240 miles
- Test number
- 466759168141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,865 miles (+2,852)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 141,865 miles
- Test number
- 704649077846
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,013 miles (+3,816)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 139,013 miles
- Test number
- 490198436059
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer CV boot slightly split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,197 miles (+10,210)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 135,197 miles
- Test number
- 183628474405
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,987 miles (+11,064)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 124,987 miles
- Test number
- 194606631028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,923 miles (+10,596)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 113,923 miles
- Test number
- 593958205350
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass103,327 miles (+18,982)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 103,327 miles
- Test number
- 725065645679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 84,345 miles
- Test number
- 495808384294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP61 MEU
- Does LP61 MEU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP61 MEU expired on 16 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 MEU?
- The MOT on LP61 MEU expired on 16 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP61 MEU done?
- LP61 MEU was recorded at 167,319 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 8,043 miles a year.
- Has LP61 MEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 MEU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP61 MEU 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 MEU find?
- LP61 MEU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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