Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LM61 RFNMOT history
LM61 RFN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 220,837 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 220,837 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 13 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 13,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 RFN
- 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
- 28 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 RFN was last recorded at 220,837 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 220,772 miles · 6 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 65 miles
- Average per year
- 13,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 220,837 miles
- 2025 – 199,906 miles
- 2024 – 183,160 miles
- 2023 – 165,232 miles
- 2022 – 150,198 miles
- 2021 – 137,980 miles
- 2020 – 124,894 miles
- 2019 – 111,234 miles
- 2018 – 92,807 miles
- 2017 – 83,027 miles
- 2016 – 74,424 miles
- 2015 – 64,931 miles
- 2014 – 54,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass220,837 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,837 miles (+65)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 220,837 miles
- Test number
- 868845072219
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail220,772 miles (+20,866)1 dangerous3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,772 miles
- Test number
- 329613232223
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass199,906 miles (+16,746)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 199,906 miles
- Test number
- 344276203559
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass183,160 miles (+17,928)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 183,160 miles
- Test number
- 908795436122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,232 miles (+15,034)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 165,232 miles
- Test number
- 328054941237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,198 miles (+12,218)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 150,198 miles
- Test number
- 392126029082
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass137,980 miles (+13,086)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 137,980 miles
- Test number
- 899530706924
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass124,894 miles (+13,660)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 124,894 miles
- Test number
- 289698257169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,234 miles (+18,427)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 111,234 miles
- Test number
- 655002738486
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,807 miles (+9,780)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 92,807 miles
- Test number
- 485330166617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,027 miles (+8,603)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,027 miles
- Test number
- 595811432576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,424 miles (+9,493)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 74,424 miles
- Test number
- 864128226012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,931 miles (+10,212)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,931 miles
- Test number
- 800362881730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 54,719 miles
- Test number
- 906657494293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 RFN
- Does LM61 RFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RFN is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 RFN?
- The MOT on LM61 RFN is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 RFN done?
- LM61 RFN was recorded at 220,837 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 13,891 miles a year.
- Has LM61 RFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 RFN has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 RFN 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 RFN find?
- LM61 RFN passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.
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