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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 HWEMOT history

LM61 HWE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LM61 HWE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,580 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HWE was last recorded at 75,580 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 5,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,032 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,548 miles
Average per year
4,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,580 miles
  • 2025 – 70,032 miles
  • 2024 – 66,833 miles
  • 2023 – 64,601 miles
  • 2022 – 59,167 miles
  • 2021 – 54,248 miles
  • 2020 – 47,905 miles
  • 2019 – 45,735 miles
  • 2018 – 43,325 miles
  • 2017 – 40,100 miles
  • 2016 – 36,093 miles
  • 2015 – 32,065 miles
  • 2014 – 27,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,580 miles

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,580 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,580 miles
    Test number
    652671941692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,032 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,032 miles
    Test number
    348445489409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,833 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    963544532759
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx 70% worn
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  4. Pass64,601 miles (+5,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,601 miles
    Test number
    972392915645
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,167 miles
    Test number
    634790737518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,167 miles (+4,919)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,167 miles
    Test number
    199854488387
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass54,248 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,248 miles
    Test number
    146222971802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,905 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    512965627429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,735 miles (+2,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    738687733402
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass43,325 miles (+3,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,325 miles
    Test number
    718276505034
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass40,100 miles (+4,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    217519408218
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  12. Pass36,093 miles (+4,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,093 miles
    Test number
    575966814416
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass32,065 miles (+4,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,065 miles
    Test number
    681808745991
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear

  14. Pass27,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,703 miles
    Test number
    898405974293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,703 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,703 miles
    Test number
    229534574298
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Questions about LM61 HWE

Does LM61 HWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HWE is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HWE?
The MOT on LM61 HWE is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 HWE done?
LM61 HWE was recorded at 75,580 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
Has LM61 HWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HWE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 HWE 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 HWE find?
LM61 HWE passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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