Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc
P641 LSDMOT history
P641 LSD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,507 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 197,507 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,554 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P641 LSD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 20 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P641 LSD was last recorded at 197,507 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 1,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 195,759 miles · 25 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,748 miles
- Average per year
- 5,554 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,507 miles
- 2024 – 195,759 miles
- 2023 – 194,607 miles
- 2022 – 192,589 miles
- 2021 – 179,710 miles
- 2020 – 166,399 miles
- 2017 – 164,389 miles
- 2016 – 160,357 miles
- 2015 – 157,402 miles
- 2014 – 153,184 miles
- 2013 – 147,347 miles
- 2012 – 140,863 miles
- 2011 – 134,141 miles
- 2010 – 129,605 miles
- 2009 – 125,203 miles
- 2008 – 120,123 miles
- 2006 – 104,829 miles
- 2005 – 91,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (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.
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,507 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 197,507 miles
- Test number
- 315121215795
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail197,507 miles (+1,748)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,507 miles
- Test number
- 539446786581
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass195,759 miles (+1,152)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 195,759 miles
- Test number
- 633491478043
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront sills edges rusted
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps condition
- AdvisoryNearside inner driveshaft gaiter condition
Pass194,607 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 194,607 miles
- Test number
- 538614792883
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront sills edges condition
- AdvisoryNearside inner driveshaft gaiter condition
Fail194,607 miles (+2,018)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,607 miles
- Test number
- 858588724232
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront sills edges condition
- AdvisoryNearside inner driveshaft gaiter condition
Pass192,589 miles (+12,879)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 192,589 miles
- Test number
- 120421264121
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass179,710 miles (+13,311)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 179,710 miles
- Test number
- 213760633254
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack slight wear
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearings slight play
- AdvisorySlight smoke when idling
Pass166,399 miles (+2,010)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 166,399 miles
- Test number
- 173064710326
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass164,389 miles (+4,032)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 164,389 miles
- Test number
- 114765437266
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre edge worn
- AdvisorySill ends rusted
Pass160,357 miles (+2,955)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 160,357 miles
- Test number
- 252368109286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,402 miles (+4,218)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 157,402 miles
- Test number
- 886069185070
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear inner arch rusted
Pass153,184 miles (+5,837)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 153,184 miles
- Test number
- 847156884023
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront tyres edges worn
- NoteNearside rear inner wing rusted
Pass147,347 miles (+6,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 147,347 miles
- Test number
- 989291573023
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass140,863 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 140,863 miles
- Test number
- 126196082429
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brakes slightly binding
Fail140,863 miles (+6,722)1 repaired7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,863 miles
- Test number
- 815526282001
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brakes slightly binding
Pass134,141 miles (+4,536)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 134,141 miles
- Test number
- 538088181035
- AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront sills rusted
Pass129,605 miles (+4,402)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 129,605 miles
- Test number
- 520919580034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,203 miles (+5,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 125,203 miles
- Test number
- 223588519476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,123 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 120,123 miles
- Test number
- 423132928170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,057 miles (+15,228)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,057 miles
- Test number
- 133743618187
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureCentre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBONNET CATCH IS STICKING
- NoteFRONT BRAKES ARE SLIGHTLY BINDING ON
Pass104,829 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 104,829 miles
- Test number
- 382547316357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,522 miles (+13,320)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,522 miles
- Test number
- 301914016399
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteADVISE DISEL TANK STRAPS RUSTY
- NoteADVISE HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AROUND ENGINE BEARER
- NoteADVISE OFF SIDE BRAKE DRUM RUBBING ON BACK PLATE
Pass91,202 miles (+134)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 91,202 miles
- Test number
- 953995835323
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail91,068 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,068 miles
- Test number
- 691498625349
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- NoteADVISE ONE BULB OUT ON EYE LEVEL STOP LIGHT
Questions about P641 LSD
- Does P641 LSD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P641 LSD expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P641 LSD?
- The MOT on P641 LSD expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P641 LSD done?
- P641 LSD was recorded at 197,507 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 5,554 miles a year.
- Has P641 LSD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P641 LSD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on P641 LSD 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 P641 LSD find?
- P641 LSD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings.
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