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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 LUBMOT history

LM61 LUB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LM61 LUB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,385 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LUB
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
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LUB was last recorded at 137,385 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 9,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,370 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,015 miles
Average per year
10,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,385 miles
  • 2023 – 112,663 miles
  • 2022 – 91,932 miles
  • 2021 – 75,048 miles
  • 2020 – 69,224 miles
  • 2019 – 62,069 miles
  • 2018 – 55,400 miles
  • 2017 – 46,786 miles
  • 2016 – 37,316 miles
  • 2015 – 29,679 miles
  • 2014 – 24,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,385 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,385 miles (+9,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,385 miles
    Test number
    760693071102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass128,370 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,370 miles
    Test number
    902210242761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,316 miles (+15,653)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,316 miles
    Test number
    368803227654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass112,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,663 miles
    Test number
    983338393618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,663 miles (+20,731)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,663 miles
    Test number
    638050363903
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass91,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,932 miles
    Test number
    740529335864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,931 miles (+16,883)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,931 miles
    Test number
    630113339340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass75,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    181318581545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,048 miles (+5,824)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    520459451739
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass69,224 miles (+7,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    113048943445
    • 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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass62,069 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,069 miles
    Test number
    235825899687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,400 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,400 miles
    Test number
    710579553172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,384 miles (+8,598)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,384 miles
    Test number
    155138815779
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass46,786 miles (+9,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,786 miles
    Test number
    873863386549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,316 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,316 miles
    Test number
    959362257231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,679 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,679 miles
    Test number
    931845115885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,253 miles
    Test number
    429529604368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LUB

Does LM61 LUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LUB is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LUB?
The MOT on LM61 LUB is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LUB done?
LM61 LUB was recorded at 137,385 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 10,163 miles a year.
Has LM61 LUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LUB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 LUB 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 LUB find?
LM61 LUB passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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