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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

LM61 HWRMOT history

LM61 HWR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2025.

LM61 HWR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
98,935 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HWR was last recorded at 98,935 miles on 10 Jun 2025, 6,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,080 miles · 1 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,855 miles
Average per year
8,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,935 miles
  • 2024 – 92,080 miles
  • 2023 – 82,102 miles
  • 2022 – 70,920 miles
  • 2021 – 59,144 miles
  • 2020 – 50,725 miles
  • 2019 – 46,514 miles
  • 2018 – 28,929 miles
  • 2017 – 23,319 miles
  • 2016 – 19,431 miles
  • 2015 – 15,324 miles
  • 2014 – 11,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,935 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel cap seal cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,935 miles (+6,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,935 miles
    Test number
    275593593499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,080 miles (+9,978)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    185767031211
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass82,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,102 miles
    Test number
    730613811181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,102 miles (+11,182)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,102 miles
    Test number
    822000181110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass70,920 miles (+11,776)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,920 miles
    Test number
    666718706623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,144 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,144 miles
    Test number
    381709230386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,725 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,725 miles
    Test number
    602034707395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
  8. Fail50,724 miles (+4,210)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    488637360616
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
  9. Pass46,514 miles (+17,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,514 miles
    Test number
    617298404476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread causing slight lumping recommend replacement
  10. Pass28,929 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,929 miles
    Test number
    331288004908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,388 miles (+5,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    524620413580
    • AdvisoryOil level on min
  12. Pass23,319 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,319 miles
    Test number
    280676388729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,431 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,431 miles
    Test number
    212759528160
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail19,428 miles (+4,104)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,428 miles
    Test number
    626483721465
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass15,324 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    15,324 miles
    Test number
    868801614659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,947 miles
    Test number
    397709184464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 HWR

Does LM61 HWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 HWR expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HWR?
The MOT on LM61 HWR expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 HWR done?
LM61 HWR was recorded at 98,935 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2025, an average of 8,168 miles a year.
Has LM61 HWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HWR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 HWR 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 HWR find?
LM61 HWR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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