Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LM61 RTUMOT history
LM61 RTU is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 96,664 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 RTU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 15 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 RTU was last recorded at 96,664 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,337 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,327 miles
- Average per year
- 6,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,664 miles
- 2025 – 94,337 miles
- 2024 – 90,435 miles
- 2023 – 86,753 miles
- 2022 – 78,514 miles
- 2021 – 71,389 miles
- 2020 – 57,695 miles
- 2019 – 52,139 miles
- 2018 – 45,443 miles
- 2017 – 40,208 miles
- 2016 – 32,913 miles
- 2015 – 26,517 miles
- 2014 – 21,676 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,664 miles (+2,327)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 96,664 miles
- Test number
- 721712891105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,337 miles (+3,902)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 94,337 miles
- Test number
- 677867894112
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,435 miles (+3,682)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 90,435 miles
- Test number
- 163684360535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,753 miles (+8,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 86,753 miles
- Test number
- 767446991474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,514 miles (+7,125)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 78,514 miles
- Test number
- 824085320145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,389 miles (+13,694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 71,389 miles
- Test number
- 728842511433
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass57,695 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 57,695 miles
- Test number
- 880902995923
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail57,695 miles (+5,556)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,695 miles
- Test number
- 683699972890
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,139 miles (+6,696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 52,139 miles
- Test number
- 742711138884
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 45,443 miles
- Test number
- 535781629761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,443 miles (+5,235)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,443 miles
- Test number
- 352191453139
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass40,208 miles (+7,295)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 40,208 miles
- Test number
- 491506874057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,913 miles (+6,396)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 32,913 miles
- Test number
- 915356269309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,517 miles (+4,841)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 26,517 miles
- Test number
- 756716304780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,676 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 21,676 miles
- Test number
- 528289724377
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
Questions about LM61 RTU
- Does LM61 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RTU is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 RTU?
- The MOT on LM61 RTU is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 RTU done?
- LM61 RTU was recorded at 96,664 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,393 miles a year.
- Has LM61 RTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 RTU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LM61 RTU 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 RTU find?
- LM61 RTU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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