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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LM61 PNNMOT history

LM61 PNN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LM61 PNN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,312 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PNN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PNN was last recorded at 174,312 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 14,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,431 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,881 miles
Average per year
11,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,312 miles
  • 2025 – 159,431 miles
  • 2024 – 156,505 miles
  • 2023 – 129,627 miles
  • 2022 – 109,040 miles
  • 2021 – 108,862 miles
  • 2020 – 107,958 miles
  • 2019 – 104,725 miles
  • 2018 – 93,763 miles
  • 2017 – 80,357 miles
  • 2016 – 63,143 miles
  • 2015 – 43,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front registration plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front wing dented

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,312 miles (+14,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,312 miles
    Test number
    105952488967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass159,431 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,431 miles
    Test number
    210760646053
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing dented
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail159,395 miles (+2,890)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,395 miles
    Test number
    949147636425
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing dented
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass156,505 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,505 miles
    Test number
    977862293571
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/F wing damaged but not effective in drive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is under-body under-sealed
    • AdvisoryEngine cover sheet fitted

  5. Fail156,505 miles (+26,878)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,505 miles
    Test number
    652258068983
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/F wing damaged but not effective in drive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is under-body under-sealed
    • AdvisoryEngine cover sheet fitted

  6. Pass129,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,627 miles
    Test number
    105216571695
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer)
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension,Subframe, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

  7. Fail129,627 miles (+20,587)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,627 miles
    Test number
    143007845310
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer)
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension,Subframe, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

  8. Pass109,040 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    605821655527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail109,037 miles (+175)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,037 miles
    Test number
    147376873587
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass108,862 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,862 miles
    Test number
    583380002090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail108,825 miles (+867)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,825 miles
    Test number
    866241227053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass107,958 miles (+3,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    266780054525
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass104,725 miles (+10,962)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,725 miles
    Test number
    569448483591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,763 miles (+13,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,763 miles
    Test number
    293718556402
    • 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)

  15. Pass80,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    141199930384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,357 miles (+17,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    704321835225
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass63,143 miles (+19,605)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,143 miles
    Test number
    699825370085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    109481325027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 PNN

Does LM61 PNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PNN is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PNN?
The MOT on LM61 PNN is valid until 21 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 PNN done?
LM61 PNN was recorded at 174,312 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 11,847 miles a year.
Has LM61 PNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PNN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 PNN 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 PNN find?
LM61 PNN passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

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