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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 REUMOT history

LM61 REU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 113,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LM61 REU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,701 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 REU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 REU was last recorded at 113,701 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,322 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,379 miles
Average per year
8,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,701 miles
  • 2023 – 98,223 miles
  • 2022 – 86,082 miles
  • 2021 – 68,660 miles
  • 2020 – 57,252 miles
  • 2019 – 50,288 miles
  • 2017 – 43,114 miles
  • 2016 – 36,756 miles
  • 2015 – 26,423 miles
  • 2014 – 17,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,701 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,701 miles (+6,379)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,701 miles
    Test number
    132763979102
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass107,322 miles (+9,099)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,322 miles
    Test number
    697436780365
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass98,223 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    641022425190
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail98,223 miles (+12,141)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    529354090001
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass86,082 miles (+17,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    277087984859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass68,660 miles (+11,408)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    120057967094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,252 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    779070849467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,288 miles (+7,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,288 miles
    Test number
    655974174608
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  9. Pass43,114 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,114 miles
    Test number
    558269756171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,756 miles (+10,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,756 miles
    Test number
    192332514091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,423 miles (+9,234)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,423 miles
    Test number
    835909309051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,189 miles
    Test number
    815211704348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 REU

Does LM61 REU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 REU is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 REU?
The MOT on LM61 REU is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 REU done?
LM61 REU was recorded at 113,701 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,706 miles a year.
Has LM61 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 REU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 REU 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 REU find?
LM61 REU passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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