Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP61 VWRMOT history
LP61 VWR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 176,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 176,704 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 VWR
- 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 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 VWR was last recorded at 176,704 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 176,538 miles · 30 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 166 miles
- Average per year
- 10,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,704 miles
- 2025 – 168,147 miles
- 2024 – 161,771 miles
- 2023 – 157,427 miles
- 2022 – 153,573 miles
- 2021 – 139,096 miles
- 2020 – 127,527 miles
- 2019 – 117,861 miles
- 2018 – 105,619 miles
- 2017 – 90,661 miles
- 2016 – 76,030 miles
- 2015 – 48,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,704 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,704 miles (+166)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 176,704 miles
- Test number
- 969864443429
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail176,538 miles (+8,391)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,538 miles
- Test number
- 640991428632
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,147 miles (+6,376)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 168,147 miles
- Test number
- 830776734023
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust covers on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,771 miles (+151)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 161,771 miles
- Test number
- 144914959761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail161,620 miles (+4,193)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,620 miles
- Test number
- 169212001422
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,427 miles (+3,854)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 157,427 miles
- Test number
- 642962683154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,573 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 153,573 miles
- Test number
- 771971892966
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail153,572 miles (+14,476)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,572 miles
- Test number
- 972464194228
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,096 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 139,096 miles
- Test number
- 324697209732
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,093 miles (+11,566)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,093 miles
- Test number
- 329469737880
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,527 miles (+9,666)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 127,527 miles
- Test number
- 229041649070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,861 miles (+113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,861 miles
- Test number
- 842793598074
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail117,748 miles (+12,129)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,748 miles
- Test number
- 718655655600
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass105,619 miles (+14,958)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,619 miles
- Test number
- 876056311333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,661 miles (+14,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,661 miles
- Test number
- 563879561741
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass76,030 miles (+27,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 76,030 miles
- Test number
- 232101026986
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass48,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 48,812 miles
- Test number
- 577561945007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP61 VWR
- Does LP61 VWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 VWR is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 VWR?
- The MOT on LP61 VWR is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP61 VWR done?
- LP61 VWR was recorded at 176,704 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 10,973 miles a year.
- Has LP61 VWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 VWR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP61 VWR 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 VWR find?
- LP61 VWR passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear coil spring corroded; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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