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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 LUEMOT history

LM61 LUE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 130,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LM61 LUE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,906 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LUE
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
31 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LUE was last recorded at 130,906 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 11,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,382 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11,524 miles
Average per year
9,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,906 miles
  • 2025 – 119,382 miles
  • 2024 – 105,749 miles
  • 2023 – 91,577 miles
  • 2022 – 81,626 miles
  • 2021 – 74,289 miles
  • 2020 – 66,443 miles
  • 2019 – 59,651 miles
  • 2018 – 50,965 miles
  • 2017 – 41,363 miles
  • 2016 – 33,667 miles
  • 2015 – 25,858 miles
  • 2014 – 22,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,906 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,906 miles (+11,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,906 miles
    Test number
    232983853980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass119,382 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,382 miles
    Test number
    921623549496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail119,254 miles (+13,505)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,254 miles
    Test number
    672496126669
    • MajorFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass105,749 miles (+14,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,749 miles
    Test number
    738505433107
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass91,577 miles (+9,951)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,577 miles
    Test number
    635366166307
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass81,626 miles (+7,337)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,626 miles
    Test number
    317194852093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,289 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    442615623162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,443 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,443 miles
    Test number
    442328734647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,651 miles (+8,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,651 miles
    Test number
    710577424560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass50,965 miles (+9,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    720694574439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass41,363 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,363 miles
    Test number
    444466884538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,667 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,667 miles
    Test number
    354303112783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,858 miles (+3,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,858 miles
    Test number
    244929866086
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r b/pads lower than o/s/r
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear b/pads wearing uneven 50% worn
    • AdvisoryAdvise steering wheel off center
  14. Pass22,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    22,725 miles
    Test number
    939061364346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LUE

Does LM61 LUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LUE is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LUE?
The MOT on LM61 LUE is valid until 14 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 LUE done?
LM61 LUE was recorded at 130,906 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 9,168 miles a year.
Has LM61 LUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LUE has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 LUE 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 LUE find?
LM61 LUE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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