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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 LVTMOT history

LM61 LVT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LM61 LVT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,254 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LVT
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
4 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LVT was last recorded at 95,254 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,429 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,825 miles
Average per year
2,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,254 miles
  • 2025 – 89,429 miles
  • 2024 – 78,553 miles
  • 2023 – 76,904 miles
  • 2022 – 76,425 miles
  • 2021 – 75,918 miles
  • 2020 – 75,331 miles
  • 2019 – 73,625 miles
  • 2018 – 71,061 miles
  • 2017 – 69,672 miles
  • 2016 – 67,930 miles
  • 2014 – 64,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,254 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant level warning light on
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,254 miles (+5,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    685600369076
    • AdvisoryCoolant level warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass89,429 miles (+10,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,429 miles
    Test number
    934709409953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass78,553 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,553 miles
    Test number
    428156441238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,904 miles (+479)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,904 miles
    Test number
    358118694588
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass76,425 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    827166594673
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scorned. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,918 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,918 miles
    Test number
    127715495276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,331 miles (+1,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,331 miles
    Test number
    853352368346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,625 miles (+2,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    658105918827
    • AdvisoryDPF light on.
    • AdvisoryAll tyres heavily perished recommend replacement.

  9. Pass71,061 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    333181664689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,672 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    844417943617
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and o/s/r tyre perished

  11. Pass67,930 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    184117143639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,482 miles (+722)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    168435514308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing.
    • NoteFront wipers are split
    • NoteNSR tyre is on 2mm

  13. Fail63,760 miles1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    225394804395
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing.
    • NoteFront wipers are split
    • NoteNSR tyre is on 2mm

Questions about LM61 LVT

Does LM61 LVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LVT is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LVT?
The MOT on LM61 LVT is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LVT done?
LM61 LVT was recorded at 95,254 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,807 miles a year.
Has LM61 LVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LVT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on LM61 LVT 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 LVT find?
LM61 LVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant level warning light on; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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