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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 RBFMOT history

LM61 RBF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

LM61 RBF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
137,009 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RBF was last recorded at 137,009 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 12,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,966 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
12,043 miles
Average per year
10,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,009 miles
  • 2023 – 124,966 miles
  • 2022 – 99,391 miles
  • 2021 – 94,515 miles
  • 2020 – 89,136 miles
  • 2019 – 85,592 miles
  • 2018 – 76,486 miles
  • 2017 – 65,053 miles
  • 2016 – 50,841 miles
  • 2015 – 36,715 miles
  • 2014 – 28,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,009 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,009 miles
    Test number
    837572550305
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail137,008 miles (+12,042)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    771635848007
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass124,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,966 miles
    Test number
    791899507160
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail124,965 miles (+25,574)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,965 miles
    Test number
    722876635217
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass99,391 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,391 miles
    Test number
    955236294904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,515 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,515 miles
    Test number
    115928986782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,136 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,136 miles
    Test number
    838997593368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,592 miles (+9,106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,592 miles
    Test number
    988276098241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,486 miles (+11,433)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,486 miles
    Test number
    650197258410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,053 miles (+14,212)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,053 miles
    Test number
    129619951070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,841 miles (+14,126)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    189605611324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,715 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,715 miles
    Test number
    331396499294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,829 miles
    Test number
    217322704352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,829 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,829 miles
    Test number
    899642804370
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LM61 RBF

Does LM61 RBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 RBF expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RBF?
The MOT on LM61 RBF expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 RBF done?
LM61 RBF was recorded at 137,009 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 10,772 miles a year.
Has LM61 RBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RBF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 RBF 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 RBF find?
LM61 RBF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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