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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 CJJMOT history

LM61 CJJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LM61 CJJ white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
163,948 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 CJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 CJJ was last recorded at 163,948 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 16,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,083 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,865 miles
Average per year
9,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,948 miles
  • 2024 – 147,083 miles
  • 2023 – 134,306 miles
  • 2022 – 124,051 miles
  • 2021 – 116,331 miles
  • 2020 – 106,885 miles
  • 2019 – 90,982 miles
  • 2018 – 88,184 miles
  • 2016 – 77,115 miles
  • 2015 – 71,804 miles
  • 2014 – 57,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,948 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,948 miles (+16,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    163,948 miles
    Test number
    236058431981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass147,083 miles (+12,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,083 miles
    Test number
    445671282469
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass134,306 miles (+10,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,306 miles
    Test number
    767186173802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass124,051 miles (+7,720)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,051 miles
    Test number
    730570312091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,331 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    583067961061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail116,328 miles (+9,443)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,328 miles
    Test number
    872726018584
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass106,885 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,885 miles
    Test number
    637240819530
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear console bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail106,885 miles (+15,903)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,885 miles
    Test number
    409600804388
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear console bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,982 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,982 miles
    Test number
    745874197633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,184 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    381881029417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre main tread /marked
  11. Fail88,184 miles (+11,069)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    667613073456
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp also with lights off (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp also with lights off (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre main tread /marked
  12. Pass77,115 miles (+5,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    103716504548
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass71,804 miles (+14,473)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,804 miles
    Test number
    707158367158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,331 miles
    Test number
    987270294240
    • 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)

Questions about LM61 CJJ

Does LM61 CJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 CJJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 CJJ?
The MOT on LM61 CJJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 CJJ done?
LM61 CJJ was recorded at 163,948 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 9,646 miles a year.
Has LM61 CJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 CJJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM61 CJJ 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 CJJ find?
LM61 CJJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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