Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP61 VWNMOT history
LP61 VWN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 142,087 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 VWN
- 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 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 VWN was last recorded at 142,087 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,075 miles · 28 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 7,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,087 miles
- 2024 – 110,563 miles
- 2023 – 104,065 miles
- 2022 – 97,719 miles
- 2021 – 88,555 miles
- 2020 – 79,878 miles
- 2019 – 77,626 miles
- 2018 – 75,696 miles
- 2017 – 73,196 miles
- 2015 – 69,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,087 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pad warning lamp illuminated , pads new
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,087 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 142,087 miles
- Test number
- 863685664213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,075 miles (+18,201)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,075 miles
- Test number
- 312297510187
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,874 miles (+13,311)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 123,874 miles
- Test number
- 854053326495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,563 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 110,563 miles
- Test number
- 358459064497
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail110,559 miles (+6,494)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,559 miles
- Test number
- 641996472556
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass104,065 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 104,065 miles
- Test number
- 158680582690
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail104,065 miles (+6,346)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,065 miles
- Test number
- 717393275952
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,719 miles (+49)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,719 miles
- Test number
- 690818274203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated , pads new
Fail97,670 miles (+9,115)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,670 miles
- Test number
- 453467863563
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated , pads new
Pass88,555 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 88,555 miles
- Test number
- 410461413103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,555 miles (+8,677)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,555 miles
- Test number
- 968086907252
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,878 miles (+2,252)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,878 miles
- Test number
- 212421554439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,626 miles (+1,930)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 77,626 miles
- Test number
- 495950639905
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted in rear
Pass75,696 miles (+2,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 75,696 miles
- Test number
- 219033746834
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
Pass73,196 miles (+3,784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 73,196 miles
- Test number
- 361647492565
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNo blip detected on emissions test
Pass69,412 miles (+12,638)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 69,412 miles
- Test number
- 370307687395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 56,774 miles
- Test number
- 979598045000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP61 VWN
- Does LP61 VWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 VWN is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 VWN?
- The MOT on LP61 VWN is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP61 VWN done?
- LP61 VWN was recorded at 142,087 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,905 miles a year.
- Has LP61 VWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 VWN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP61 VWN 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 VWN find?
- LP61 VWN passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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