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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 KXVMOT history

LM61 KXV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LM61 KXV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,824 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 KXV
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
8 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 KXV was last recorded at 119,824 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 7,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,915 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,909 miles
Average per year
7,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,824 miles
  • 2025 – 111,915 miles
  • 2024 – 102,355 miles
  • 2023 – 77,414 miles
  • 2022 – 74,753 miles
  • 2021 – 69,137 miles
  • 2020 – 65,187 miles
  • 2019 – 60,749 miles
  • 2018 – 56,077 miles
  • 2017 – 51,327 miles
  • 2016 – 44,814 miles
  • 2015 – 40,093 miles
  • 2014 – 31,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,824 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding - both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,824 miles (+7,909)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,824 miles
    Test number
    591640437623
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding - both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,915 miles (+308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    886696905058
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge. Advise to change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail111,607 miles (+9,252)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,607 miles
    Test number
    241700109815
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge..advise to change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass102,355 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,355 miles
    Test number
    957422715620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,518 miles (+20,104)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,518 miles
    Test number
    584731282035
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working In wing mirror. Repeater lens also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum, topped up for test

  6. Pass77,414 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,414 miles
    Test number
    552266411925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,319 miles
    Test number
    310847833085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,319 miles (+2,566)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,319 miles
    Test number
    633712643902
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  9. Pass74,753 miles (+5,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    560970350887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass69,137 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,137 miles
    Test number
    589256440544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass65,187 miles (+4,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    358392056119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass60,749 miles (+4,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    761626311849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass56,077 miles (+4,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    287327644289
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  14. Pass51,327 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    110146446623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,814 miles (+4,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,814 miles
    Test number
    256366070157
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres cracking

  16. Pass40,093 miles (+8,900)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,093 miles
    Test number
    586261311667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,193 miles
    Test number
    497350414401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 KXV

Does LM61 KXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 KXV is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 KXV?
The MOT on LM61 KXV is valid until 30 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 KXV done?
LM61 KXV was recorded at 119,824 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 7,399 miles a year.
Has LM61 KXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 KXV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 KXV 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 KXV find?
LM61 KXV passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding - both sides, and 3 more.

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