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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 HVOMOT history

LM61 HVO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LM61 HVO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,417 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HVO was last recorded at 76,417 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,402 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,417 miles
  • 2025 – 71,400 miles
  • 2024 – 66,495 miles
  • 2023 – 59,036 miles
  • 2022 – 55,503 miles
  • 2021 – 53,036 miles
  • 2020 – 50,332 miles
  • 2019 – 47,669 miles
  • 2018 – 39,622 miles
  • 2017 – 34,266 miles
  • 2016 – 29,876 miles
  • 2015 – 26,154 miles
  • 2014 – 21,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,417 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,417 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    593868587078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail76,402 miles (+5,002)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    608520721386
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass71,400 miles (+4,905)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,400 miles
    Test number
    302692805698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass66,495 miles (+7,459)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,495 miles
    Test number
    882382997987
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass59,036 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,036 miles
    Test number
    385662376444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,503 miles (+2,467)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    374240398620
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass53,036 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    123428671190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,332 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,332 miles
    Test number
    237938177504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    428352045438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,659 miles (+8,037)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,659 miles
    Test number
    201516095775
    • 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))
  11. Pass39,622 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,622 miles
    Test number
    935596406346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    900259967595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,266 miles (+4,390)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    858118789935
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass29,876 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,876 miles
    Test number
    339575562232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,154 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    948089050377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,397 miles
    Test number
    505350584229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,397 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,397 miles
    Test number
    366929374261
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LM61 HVO

Does LM61 HVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HVO is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HVO?
The MOT on LM61 HVO is valid until 17 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 HVO done?
LM61 HVO was recorded at 76,417 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has LM61 HVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HVO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 HVO 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 HVO find?
LM61 HVO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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