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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 RTXMOT history

LM61 RTX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 109,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LM61 RTX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,374 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RTX was last recorded at 109,374 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 7,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,146 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,228 miles
Average per year
8,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,374 miles
  • 2024 – 102,146 miles
  • 2023 – 95,693 miles
  • 2022 – 81,846 miles
  • 2021 – 68,354 miles
  • 2020 – 57,945 miles
  • 2019 – 52,872 miles
  • 2018 – 46,175 miles
  • 2017 – 31,234 miles
  • 2016 – 21,569 miles
  • 2015 – 18,089 miles
  • 2014 – 15,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,374 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Emissions too low for print out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,374 miles (+7,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,374 miles
    Test number
    346713606860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass102,146 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,146 miles
    Test number
    719564391881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,693 miles (+13,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,693 miles
    Test number
    898053631678
    • 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))
  4. Pass81,846 miles (+13,492)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,846 miles
    Test number
    505834756579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,354 miles (+10,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,354 miles
    Test number
    995449486475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass57,945 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,945 miles
    Test number
    224481995239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    140297116272
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low for print out
  8. Fail52,872 miles (+6,697)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    683978853067
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low for print out
  9. Pass46,175 miles (+14,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,175 miles
    Test number
    525053173313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass31,234 miles (+9,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,234 miles
    Test number
    917767603954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low for print out
  11. Pass21,569 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,569 miles
    Test number
    894193360832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,554 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,554 miles
    Test number
    442972877116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,089 miles (+2,239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,089 miles
    Test number
    548477365186
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Pass15,850 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    15,850 miles
    Test number
    285569134209
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LM61 RTX

Does LM61 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RTX is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RTX?
The MOT on LM61 RTX is valid until 3 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 RTX done?
LM61 RTX was recorded at 109,374 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 8,395 miles a year.
Has LM61 RTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RTX has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LM61 RTX 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 RTX find?
LM61 RTX passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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