Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP61 VWLMOT history
LP61 VWL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 134,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 134,291 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 VWL
- 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
- 21 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 VWL was last recorded at 134,291 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,287 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,291 miles
- 2024 – 120,606 miles
- 2023 – 116,592 miles
- 2022 – 108,080 miles
- 2021 – 99,894 miles
- 2020 – 93,805 miles
- 2019 – 86,971 miles
- 2018 – 81,946 miles
- 2017 – 48,221 miles
- 2016 – 46,590 miles
- 2015 – 43,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,291 miles
- AdvisoryEngine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,291 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 134,291 miles
- Test number
- 769615224787
- AdvisoryEngine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle
Fail134,287 miles (+13,681)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,287 miles
- Test number
- 417634292958
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle
Pass120,606 miles (+4,014)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,606 miles
- Test number
- 734667184710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,592 miles (+8,512)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 116,592 miles
- Test number
- 798441866274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,080 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 108,080 miles
- Test number
- 377615476943
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated cracked worn movement - slight (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - calliper is sticking slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers worn - slight
Fail108,080 miles (+8,186)2 dangerous2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,080 miles
- Test number
- 422578311229
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated cracked worn movement - slight (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - calliper is sticking slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers worn - slight
Pass99,894 miles (+6,089)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 99,894 miles
- Test number
- 880206064132
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass93,805 miles (+6,834)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,805 miles
- Test number
- 484775639076
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,971 miles (+5,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,971 miles
- Test number
- 995238460653
- AdvisoryUnable to get an emissions reading
Pass81,946 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 81,946 miles
- Test number
- 717941838439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,946 miles (+33,725)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,946 miles
- Test number
- 709839482149
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,221 miles (+1,631)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 48,221 miles
- Test number
- 301706525751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,590 miles (+3,080)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 46,590 miles
- Test number
- 816397076467
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge worn
Pass43,510 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 43,510 miles
- Test number
- 107464945004
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront tyres inner edges worn
Questions about LP61 VWL
- Does LP61 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 VWL is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 VWL?
- The MOT on LP61 VWL is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP61 VWL done?
- LP61 VWL was recorded at 134,291 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,463 miles a year.
- Has LP61 VWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 VWL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP61 VWL 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 VWL find?
- LP61 VWL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: engine/body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle.
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