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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 VWTMOT history

LP61 VWT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LP61 VWT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,810 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 VWT
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
22 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 VWT was last recorded at 119,810 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,186 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,624 miles
Average per year
7,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,810 miles
  • 2025 – 116,186 miles
  • 2024 – 112,549 miles
  • 2023 – 103,957 miles
  • 2022 – 103,081 miles
  • 2021 – 85,448 miles
  • 2020 – 76,970 miles
  • 2019 – 68,742 miles
  • 2018 – 61,526 miles
  • 2017 – 55,501 miles
  • 2016 – 49,857 miles
  • 2015 – 41,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,810 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,810 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,810 miles
    Test number
    636266009095
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail119,809 miles (+3,623)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,809 miles
    Test number
    253041104725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass116,186 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    345724819601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail116,186 miles (+3,637)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    947397010318
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,549 miles (+8,592)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,549 miles
    Test number
    846435170655
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    300025022376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,957 miles (+876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    384491798757
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass103,081 miles (+17,633)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,081 miles
    Test number
    150589080723
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass85,448 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,448 miles
    Test number
    657937111024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,970 miles (+8,228)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    737586923488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,742 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,742 miles
    Test number
    729383073039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,971 miles (+5,445)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    648902383533
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass61,526 miles (+6,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    429661613873
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass55,501 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    545894701537
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail55,495 miles (+5,638)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    189457047074
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass49,857 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,857 miles
    Test number
    372614563993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,346 miles
    Test number
    126971645045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 VWT

Does LP61 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 VWT is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 VWT?
The MOT on LP61 VWT is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 VWT done?
LP61 VWT was recorded at 119,810 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,012 miles a year.
Has LP61 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 VWT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 VWT 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 VWT find?
LP61 VWT passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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