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Volkswagen Scirocco

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 GPJMOT history

LM61 GPJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Scirocco first used on 1 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 208,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LM61 GPJ black Volkswagen Scirocco – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Scirocco, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
208,961 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 GPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 GPJ was last recorded at 208,961 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 12,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,707 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,254 miles
Average per year
14,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,961 miles
  • 2025 – 196,707 miles
  • 2024 – 177,374 miles
  • 2023 – 160,414 miles
  • 2022 – 140,969 miles
  • 2021 – 125,346 miles
  • 2020 – 122,505 miles
  • 2019 – 113,984 miles
  • 2018 – 98,980 miles
  • 2017 – 84,254 miles
  • 2016 – 70,125 miles
  • 2015 – 53,984 miles
  • 2014 – 40,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,961 miles (+12,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    208,961 miles
    Test number
    698811065198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass196,707 miles (+19,333)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    196,707 miles
    Test number
    175417262177
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass177,374 miles (+235)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    177,374 miles
    Test number
    818404051371
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail177,139 miles (+16,725)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,139 miles
    Test number
    608273295341
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass160,414 miles (+19,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,414 miles
    Test number
    144527540060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass140,969 miles (+15,623)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,969 miles
    Test number
    309086983321
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass125,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,346 miles
    Test number
    412622993110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail125,346 miles (+2,841)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,346 miles
    Test number
    877140943500
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass122,505 miles (+8,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,505 miles
    Test number
    327361779722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass113,984 miles (+15,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,984 miles
    Test number
    698871050334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass98,980 miles (+14,726)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    281011529450
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass84,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    395925029161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail84,254 miles (+14,129)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    599205575351
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass70,125 miles (+16,141)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    915614149837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,984 miles (+13,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,984 miles
    Test number
    241869609759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    788583394270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 GPJ

Does LM61 GPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 GPJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 GPJ?
The MOT on LM61 GPJ is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 GPJ done?
LM61 GPJ was recorded at 208,961 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 14,096 miles a year.
Has LM61 GPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 GPJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 GPJ 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 GPJ find?
LM61 GPJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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