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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 EEFMOT history

LM61 EEF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LM61 EEF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
175,541 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EEF was last recorded at 175,541 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 6,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,174 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,367 miles
Average per year
12,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,541 miles
  • 2025 – 169,174 miles
  • 2024 – 159,644 miles
  • 2023 – 150,520 miles
  • 2022 – 134,797 miles
  • 2021 – 121,569 miles
  • 2020 – 111,644 miles
  • 2019 – 101,599 miles
  • 2018 – 88,032 miles
  • 2017 – 71,322 miles
  • 2016 – 52,762 miles
  • 2015 – 36,348 miles
  • 2014 – 29,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,541 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    175,541 miles
    Test number
    772286197807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,541 miles (+6,367)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,541 miles
    Test number
    737495325865
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass169,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,174 miles
    Test number
    523224368863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail169,171 miles (+9,527)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,171 miles
    Test number
    461286980316
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,644 miles (+9,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,644 miles
    Test number
    334225116960
    • 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))

  6. Pass150,520 miles (+15,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    150,520 miles
    Test number
    223333392039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass134,797 miles (+13,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,797 miles
    Test number
    495900547917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,569 miles (+9,925)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,569 miles
    Test number
    207608499915
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass111,644 miles (+10,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,644 miles
    Test number
    392077590907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass101,599 miles (+13,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,599 miles
    Test number
    557773824369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass88,032 miles (+16,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,032 miles
    Test number
    545156710145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass71,322 miles (+18,560)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,322 miles
    Test number
    976893201199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,762 miles (+16,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,762 miles
    Test number
    269263652339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,348 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,348 miles
    Test number
    307921115414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,099 miles
    Test number
    349295994471
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LM61 EEF

Does LM61 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EEF is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EEF?
The MOT on LM61 EEF is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EEF done?
LM61 EEF was recorded at 175,541 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 12,491 miles a year.
Has LM61 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EEF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 EEF 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 EEF find?
LM61 EEF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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