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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 PLUMOT history

LM61 PLU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 134,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

LM61 PLU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
134,505 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PLU was last recorded at 134,505 miles on 15 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2023: 134,505 miles, lower than 168,045 miles on 16 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,045 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Average per year
2,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,505 miles
  • 2022 – 168,045 miles
  • 2021 – 151,997 miles
  • 2019 – 150,672 miles
  • 2018 – 142,568 miles
  • 2017 – 133,968 miles
  • 2016 – 125,603 miles
  • 2015 – 109,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,505 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,505 miles (-33,540)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,505 miles
    Test number
    409144060251
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Pass168,045 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,045 miles
    Test number
    574869571525
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail168,042 miles (+16,045)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,042 miles
    Test number
    813932194985
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass151,997 miles (+1,325)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,997 miles
    Test number
    777361652929
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,672 miles
    Test number
    687876822509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail150,672 miles (+8,104)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,672 miles
    Test number
    549374528377
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass142,568 miles (+8,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,568 miles
    Test number
    965319967425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass133,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,968 miles
    Test number
    831706235401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail133,968 miles (+8,365)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,968 miles
    Test number
    335260130476
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass125,603 miles (+16,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,603 miles
    Test number
    568725688889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to the limit and are perished

  11. Pass109,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,524 miles
    Test number
    185502525009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,524 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,524 miles
    Test number
    189332925475
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about LM61 PLU

Does LM61 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 PLU expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PLU?
The MOT on LM61 PLU expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 PLU done?
LM61 PLU was recorded at 134,505 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 2,889 miles a year.
Has LM61 PLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PLU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 PLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 PLU find?
LM61 PLU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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