Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP61 VUKMOT history
LP61 VUK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,215 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 96,215 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,838 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 VUK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 VUK was last recorded at 96,215 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 5,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,849 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,366 miles
- Average per year
- 5,838 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,215 miles
- 2025 – 90,849 miles
- 2024 – 86,155 miles
- 2023 – 80,934 miles
- 2022 – 74,220 miles
- 2021 – 62,378 miles
- 2020 – 46,036 miles
- 2019 – 40,238 miles
- 2018 – 36,359 miles
- 2017 – 33,671 miles
- 2016 – 30,094 miles
- 2015 – 28,495 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,215 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 7 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,215 miles (+5,366)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 96,215 miles
- Test number
- 696372059625
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass90,849 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 90,849 miles
- Test number
- 230535029001
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,849 miles (+4,694)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,849 miles
- Test number
- 743227974870
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,155 miles (+5,221)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 86,155 miles
- Test number
- 789022103208
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass80,934 miles (+6,714)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 80,934 miles
- Test number
- 841901698392
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,220 miles (+11,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 74,220 miles
- Test number
- 679742471562
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost down to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,378 miles (+16,342)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 62,378 miles
- Test number
- 719683245568
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,036 miles (+5,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 46,036 miles
- Test number
- 204497110583
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass40,238 miles (+3,879)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 40,238 miles
- Test number
- 628205827477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,359 miles (+2,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 36,359 miles
- Test number
- 377268324266
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass33,671 miles (+3,577)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 33,671 miles
- Test number
- 153896568708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,094 miles (+1,599)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 30,094 miles
- Test number
- 268382587654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 28,495 miles
- Test number
- 765478635076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP61 VUK
- Does LP61 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 VUK is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 VUK?
- The MOT on LP61 VUK 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 VUK done?
- LP61 VUK was recorded at 96,215 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,838 miles a year.
- Has LP61 VUK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 VUK has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP61 VUK 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 VUK find?
- LP61 VUK passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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