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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 GPFMOT history

LM61 GPF is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LM61 GPF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,056 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 GPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 GPF was last recorded at 132,056 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 12,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,801 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,255 miles
Average per year
6,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,056 miles
  • 2024 – 119,801 miles
  • 2023 – 114,325 miles
  • 2022 – 106,771 miles
  • 2021 – 99,954 miles
  • 2020 – 92,686 miles
  • 2019 – 84,208 miles
  • 2018 – 80,447 miles
  • 2017 – 76,471 miles
  • 2016 – 74,421 miles
  • 2015 – 71,484 miles
  • 2014 – 58,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,056 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,056 miles (+12,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,056 miles
    Test number
    820232120842
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass119,801 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,801 miles
    Test number
    781024447335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,325 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    982894674094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,323 miles (+7,552)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,323 miles
    Test number
    794895163657
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements switch missing (4.2.2 (a))

  5. Pass106,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,771 miles
    Test number
    500571650773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,771 miles (+6,817)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,771 miles
    Test number
    550031655860
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    457891225333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,954 miles (+7,268)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    136080172712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass92,686 miles (+8,478)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,686 miles
    Test number
    501892424032
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    605536319787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail84,208 miles (+3,761)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    749116622110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass80,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    870114178111
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail80,447 miles (+3,976)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    204056653744
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass76,471 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    317275588918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,421 miles
    Test number
    302227964203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions too low to detect

  16. Fail74,420 miles (+2,936)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    887371370640
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions too low to detect

  17. Pass71,484 miles (+13,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,484 miles
    Test number
    678135515241
    • NoteDiesel emissions too low to detect

  18. Pass58,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    695484744238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail58,000 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    896804944260
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM61 GPF

Does LM61 GPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 GPF is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 GPF?
The MOT on LM61 GPF is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 GPF done?
LM61 GPF was recorded at 132,056 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 6,564 miles a year.
Has LM61 GPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 GPF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 GPF 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 GPF find?
LM61 GPF passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear.

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