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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LM61 RFEMOT history

LM61 RFE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LM61 RFE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,920 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RFE was last recorded at 89,920 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,426 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,494 miles
Average per year
5,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,920 miles
  • 2024 – 85,426 miles
  • 2023 – 80,428 miles
  • 2022 – 74,805 miles
  • 2021 – 67,124 miles
  • 2020 – 62,263 miles
  • 2019 – 56,780 miles
  • 2018 – 53,225 miles
  • 2017 – 45,115 miles
  • 2016 – 43,362 miles
  • 2015 – 38,224 miles
  • 2014 – 29,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,920 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,920 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    230898210571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,426 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,426 miles
    Test number
    632310579019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,428 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,428 miles
    Test number
    202660984768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    165916838847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail74,805 miles (+7,681)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    467139074175
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass67,124 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,124 miles
    Test number
    262474676628
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail67,008 miles (+4,745)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    132244551702
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass62,263 miles (+5,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,263 miles
    Test number
    201373580663
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,780 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    206113296648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,225 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    104944729147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,115 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    203379772457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,362 miles (+5,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    567099735841
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass38,224 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,224 miles
    Test number
    326248332948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,255 miles
    Test number
    355469704384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 RFE

Does LM61 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RFE is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RFE?
The MOT on LM61 RFE is valid until 29 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 RFE done?
LM61 RFE was recorded at 89,920 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
Has LM61 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RFE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 RFE 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 RFE find?
LM61 RFE passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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