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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 BNFMOT history

LM61 BNF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LM61 BNF grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
172,614 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 BNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 BNF was last recorded at 172,614 miles on 20 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,613 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,614 miles
  • 2025 – 165,721 miles
  • 2023 – 162,049 miles
  • 2022 – 159,493 miles
  • 2021 – 153,107 miles
  • 2020 – 148,056 miles
  • 2019 – 145,094 miles
  • 2018 – 133,953 miles
  • 2017 – 120,064 miles
  • 2016 – 107,688 miles
  • 2015 – 82,402 miles
  • 2014 – 57,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,614 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/r light lensRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside step security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,614 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,614 miles
    Test number
    471115980307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/r light lens

  2. Fail172,613 miles (+6,892)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,613 miles
    Test number
    427793721880
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/r light lens

  3. Pass165,721 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,721 miles
    Test number
    130269022054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside step security

  4. Fail165,718 miles (+3,669)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,718 miles
    Test number
    567252903632
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside step security

  5. Pass162,049 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,049 miles
    Test number
    937443578466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,493 miles (+6,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,493 miles
    Test number
    195108013114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass153,107 miles (+5,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,107 miles
    Test number
    715351842901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,056 miles
    Test number
    829689530554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,054 miles (+2,960)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,054 miles
    Test number
    115361622902
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass145,094 miles (+11,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,094 miles
    Test number
    130851024099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass133,953 miles (+13,889)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,953 miles
    Test number
    904419925364
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass120,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,064 miles
    Test number
    282545403298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,064 miles (+12,376)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,064 miles
    Test number
    915872920553
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  14. Pass107,688 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,688 miles
    Test number
    663047504403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,744 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,744 miles
    Test number
    889249097756
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail106,739 miles (+24,337)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,739 miles
    Test number
    360908120023
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driving light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass82,402 miles (+25,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,402 miles
    Test number
    889242766318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in tread close to the edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass57,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    335304474281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 BNF

Does LM61 BNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 BNF is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 BNF?
The MOT on LM61 BNF is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 BNF done?
LM61 BNF was recorded at 172,614 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,938 miles a year.
Has LM61 BNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 BNF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 BNF 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 LM61 BNF find?
LM61 BNF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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