Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 RCUMOT history

LM61 RCU is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LM61 RCU white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,040 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,991 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM61 RCU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RCU was last recorded at 113,040 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,172 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,868 miles
Average per year
7,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,040 miles
  • 2024 – 111,172 miles
  • 2023 – 109,278 miles
  • 2022 – 99,674 miles
  • 2021 – 87,570 miles
  • 2020 – 76,906 miles
  • 2019 – 68,778 miles
  • 2018 – 60,061 miles
  • 2017 – 50,301 miles
  • 2016 – 40,796 miles
  • 2015 – 31,728 miles
  • 2014 – 24,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,040 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,040 miles
    Test number
    177898430573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,040 miles (+1,868)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,040 miles
    Test number
    596847452578
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,172 miles (+1,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,172 miles
    Test number
    157678020864
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,278 miles (+9,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,278 miles
    Test number
    280417439831
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,674 miles (+12,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,674 miles
    Test number
    581917344431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,570 miles (+10,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,570 miles
    Test number
    966986444244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass76,906 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    452189969711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,778 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,778 miles
    Test number
    683165968484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    647334129894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,573 miles (+8,512)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    927101402503
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,061 miles (+9,760)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    827845434874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,301 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    816843589804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,796 miles (+9,068)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    926190917158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    671007458828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,728 miles (+7,058)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    807213991273
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass24,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    366543024393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 RCU

Does LM61 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RCU is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RCU?
The MOT on LM61 RCU is valid until 9 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 RCU done?
LM61 RCU was recorded at 113,040 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,991 miles a year.
Has LM61 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RCU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 RCU 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 RCU find?
LM61 RCU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

Related registrations

Browse all LM61R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.