
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc
LM61 EFXMOT history
LM61 EFX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 123,718 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 EFX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 EFX was last recorded at 123,718 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 8,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 114,817 miles · 2 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,901 miles
- Average per year
- 12,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 123,718 miles
- 2022 – 114,817 miles
- 2021 – 108,950 miles
- 2020 – 106,357 miles
- 2019 – 96,861 miles
- 2018 – 82,106 miles
- 2017 – 68,655 miles
- 2016 – 51,702 miles
- 2014 – 17,722 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,718 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 123,718 miles
- Test number
- 920400308767
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Fail123,718 miles (+8,901)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,718 miles
- Test number
- 219155457434
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Pass114,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 114,817 miles
- Test number
- 405744777960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,817 miles (+5,867)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,817 miles
- Test number
- 293961267627
- Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Pass108,950 miles (+2,593)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 108,950 miles
- Test number
- 236274711115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,357 miles (+305)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 106,357 miles
- Test number
- 748623094131
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front and off side rear
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fail106,052 miles (+9,191)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,052 miles
- Test number
- 452528610524
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,861 miles (+14,755)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 96,861 miles
- Test number
- 693172645322
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front and rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,106 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 82,106 miles
- Test number
- 111879643192
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail82,106 miles (+13,451)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,106 miles
- Test number
- 820769850993
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass68,655 miles (+16,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 68,655 miles
- Test number
- 857344030901
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,702 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 51,702 miles
- Test number
- 779342659237
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,702 miles (+16,872)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,702 miles
- Test number
- 979531359191
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,830 miles (+17,108)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 34,830 miles
- Test number
- 469621741547
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail17,722 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,722 miles
- Test number
- 447034064471
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass17,722 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 17,722 miles
- Test number
- 936014464319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 EFX
- Does LM61 EFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM61 EFX expired on 1 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 EFX?
- The MOT on LM61 EFX expired on 1 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM61 EFX done?
- LM61 EFX was recorded at 123,718 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 12,236 miles a year.
- Has LM61 EFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 EFX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM61 EFX 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 EFX find?
- LM61 EFX passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers.
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