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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 LXRMOT history

LM61 LXR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 190,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LM61 LXR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
190,728 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LXR was last recorded at 190,728 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 8,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
182,584 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,144 miles
Average per year
9,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,728 miles
  • 2025 – 182,584 miles
  • 2024 – 170,808 miles
  • 2023 – 156,351 miles
  • 2022 – 150,590 miles
  • 2021 – 145,597 miles
  • 2020 – 137,464 miles
  • 2019 – 126,524 miles
  • 2018 – 122,728 miles
  • 2017 – 114,478 miles
  • 2016 – 103,813 miles
  • 2014 – 79,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,728 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly Binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,728 miles (+8,144)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    190,728 miles
    Test number
    492921703168
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly Binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass182,584 miles (+11,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,584 miles
    Test number
    825453680045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass170,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,808 miles
    Test number
    957697750766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,808 miles (+14,457)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,808 miles
    Test number
    962444355523
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  5. Pass156,351 miles (+5,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,351 miles
    Test number
    508509622959
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass150,590 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,590 miles
    Test number
    231692958571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,597 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,597 miles
    Test number
    186212522980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,464 miles (+10,940)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,464 miles
    Test number
    607686183805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,524 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,524 miles
    Test number
    719191544166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,728 miles (+8,250)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,728 miles
    Test number
    728353159764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,478 miles (+10,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,478 miles
    Test number
    805109860364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,813 miles (+24,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    672899236291
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light on
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low for readout
  13. Pass79,321 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    546332114342
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail79,321 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    729222214366
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 LXR

Does LM61 LXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LXR is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LXR?
The MOT on LM61 LXR is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LXR done?
LM61 LXR was recorded at 190,728 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 9,930 miles a year.
Has LM61 LXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LXR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 LXR 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 LXR find?
LM61 LXR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly binding..

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