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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.

LP61 MEU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass167,319 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass167,319 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,319 miles
    Test number
    360513191863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass124,987 miles (+11,064)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,987 miles
    Test number
    194606631028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. Pass103,327 miles (+18,982)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,327 miles
    Test number
    725065645679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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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