Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
LM61 LWAMOT history
LM61 LWA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 177,084 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 177,084 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 LWA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 LWA was last recorded at 177,084 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 10,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 166,124 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,960 miles
- Average per year
- 12,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,084 miles
- 2024 – 166,124 miles
- 2023 – 154,381 miles
- 2022 – 140,352 miles
- 2021 – 126,706 miles
- 2020 – 114,492 miles
- 2019 – 103,920 miles
- 2018 – 95,437 miles
- 2017 – 85,230 miles
- 2016 – 66,009 miles
- 2015 – 48,910 miles
- 2014 – 35,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,084 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Outer n/s/f lower outer sill cosmetic damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,084 miles (+10,960)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 177,084 miles
- Test number
- 644786295285
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass166,124 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 166,124 miles
- Test number
- 112466526814
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail166,124 miles (+11,743)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,124 miles
- Test number
- 814810327534
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,381 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 154,381 miles
- Test number
- 527489149904
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail154,381 miles (+14,029)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,381 miles
- Test number
- 593715746210
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,352 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 140,352 miles
- Test number
- 383416889163
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer n/s/f lower outer sill cosmetic damage
- AdvisoryFront bumper cosmetic damaged
Fail140,352 miles (+13,646)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,352 miles
- Test number
- 263353292852
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering gaiter inner clip missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror glass cracked and outer cover missing
- AdvisoryNearside Outer n/s/f lower outer sill cosmetic damage
- AdvisoryFront bumper cosmetic damaged
- AdvisoryOil level low
Pass126,706 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 126,706 miles
- Test number
- 167635075503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,657 miles (+12,165)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,657 miles
- Test number
- 788970114320
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass114,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 114,492 miles
- Test number
- 854560652823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,489 miles (+10,569)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,489 miles
- Test number
- 702405338077
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,920 miles (+8,483)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,920 miles
- Test number
- 291894399233
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,437 miles (+10,207)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 95,437 miles
- Test number
- 184970838336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,230 miles (+19,221)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 85,230 miles
- Test number
- 495988872736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,009 miles (+17,099)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 66,009 miles
- Test number
- 977937463951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,910 miles (+13,316)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 48,910 miles
- Test number
- 359072320054
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low
Pass35,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 35,594 miles
- Test number
- 439604624415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 LWA
- Does LM61 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LWA is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 LWA?
- The MOT on LM61 LWA is valid until 15 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 LWA done?
- LM61 LWA was recorded at 177,084 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 12,782 miles a year.
- Has LM61 LWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 LWA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM61 LWA 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 LWA find?
- LM61 LWA passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.
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