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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 TZNMOT history

LM61 TZN is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LM61 TZN red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
183,381 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 TZN
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
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 TZN was last recorded at 183,381 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 13,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,459 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,922 miles
Average per year
12,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,381 miles
  • 2025 – 169,459 miles
  • 2024 – 154,269 miles
  • 2023 – 134,055 miles
  • 2022 – 130,123 miles
  • 2021 – 124,588 miles
  • 2020 – 117,842 miles
  • 2019 – 105,617 miles
  • 2018 – 99,268 miles
  • 2017 – 79,743 miles
  • 2016 – 63,103 miles
  • 2015 – 55,422 miles
  • 2014 – 37,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,381 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,381 miles (+13,922)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    183,381 miles
    Test number
    904765146464
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass169,459 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    169,459 miles
    Test number
    568151666020
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail169,457 miles (+15,188)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,457 miles
    Test number
    169727477446
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint center pipe holed and clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,269 miles (+274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    154,269 miles
    Test number
    236551732635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail153,995 miles (+19,940)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,995 miles
    Test number
    470554861471
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass134,055 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,055 miles
    Test number
    405115427634
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail134,053 miles (+3,930)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,053 miles
    Test number
    831029981142
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,123 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,123 miles
    Test number
    269122235008
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  9. Fail130,119 miles (+5,531)2 dangerous1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    477194064233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  10. Pass124,588 miles (+6,746)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,588 miles
    Test number
    503496630606
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,842 miles (+12,225)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,842 miles
    Test number
    314361720463
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass105,617 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,617 miles
    Test number
    512029643608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail105,617 miles (+6,349)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,617 miles
    Test number
    314508615157
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass99,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,268 miles
    Test number
    773409483009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,268 miles (+19,525)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,268 miles
    Test number
    191739431949
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass79,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,743 miles
    Test number
    831726576825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,743 miles (+16,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,743 miles
    Test number
    374339342169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass63,103 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    753190601655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,422 miles (+17,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,422 miles
    Test number
    107374655170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,743 miles
    Test number
    678616954143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 TZN

Does LM61 TZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 TZN is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 TZN?
The MOT on LM61 TZN is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 TZN done?
LM61 TZN was recorded at 183,381 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 12,123 miles a year.
Has LM61 TZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 TZN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 TZN 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 TZN find?
LM61 TZN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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