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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 RSVMOT history

LM61 RSV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LM61 RSV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,608 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RSV was last recorded at 75,608 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,602 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,006 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,608 miles
  • 2025 – 71,602 miles
  • 2024 – 66,860 miles
  • 2023 – 62,225 miles
  • 2022 – 57,475 miles
  • 2021 – 53,682 miles
  • 2020 – 50,940 miles
  • 2019 – 45,225 miles
  • 2017 – 38,216 miles
  • 2016 – 29,727 miles
  • 2015 – 25,548 miles
  • 2014 – 20,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,608 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear tyres perished in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,608 miles (+4,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,608 miles
    Test number
    136089832446
    • 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))
  2. Pass71,602 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    162639560800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    642157069721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,860 miles (+4,635)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    928039411807
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass62,225 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,225 miles
    Test number
    804554138552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,475 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,475 miles
    Test number
    746663114066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,682 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    239549594684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,940 miles (+5,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    314524926772
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass45,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    450666711349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail45,225 miles (+7,009)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    494351063470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass38,216 miles (+8,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,216 miles
    Test number
    515679217184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryLip on front discs
    • AdvisoryLip on rear discs
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished in tread
  12. Pass29,727 miles (+4,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,727 miles
    Test number
    419151996621
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished in tread
  13. Pass25,548 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,548 miles
    Test number
    327691215631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,432 miles
    Test number
    859852604371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 RSV

Does LM61 RSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RSV is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RSV?
The MOT on LM61 RSV is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 RSV done?
LM61 RSV was recorded at 75,608 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has LM61 RSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RSV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 RSV 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 RSV find?
LM61 RSV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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