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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 TZSMOT history

LM61 TZS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 145,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LM61 TZS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,373 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 TZS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 TZS was last recorded at 145,373 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,963 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,410 miles
Average per year
10,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,373 miles
  • 2024 – 141,963 miles
  • 2023 – 140,477 miles
  • 2022 – 137,125 miles
  • 2021 – 131,648 miles
  • 2020 – 122,098 miles
  • 2019 – 112,773 miles
  • 2018 – 101,414 miles
  • 2017 – 89,369 miles
  • 2016 – 73,957 miles
  • 2015 – 52,828 miles
  • 2014 – 26,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,373 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,373 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,373 miles
    Test number
    749063041684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,963 miles (+1,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,963 miles
    Test number
    271274469266
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass140,477 miles (+3,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,477 miles
    Test number
    128616108221
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass137,125 miles (+5,477)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,125 miles
    Test number
    675054633487
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass131,648 miles (+9,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    708637059540
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
  6. Pass122,098 miles (+9,325)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,098 miles
    Test number
    948109682823
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass112,773 miles (+11,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,773 miles
    Test number
    405894615198
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn
  8. Pass101,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    262893713407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail101,414 miles (+12,045)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    568867094007
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass89,369 miles (+15,412)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,369 miles
    Test number
    903704897168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,957 miles (+21,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    390347323390
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
  12. Pass52,828 miles (+26,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,828 miles
    Test number
    515092368100
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s/r tyres c\racking on outer walls, no cords exposed
  13. Pass26,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,624 miles
    Test number
    759012204310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 TZS

Does LM61 TZS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 TZS is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 TZS?
The MOT on LM61 TZS is valid until 5 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 TZS done?
LM61 TZS was recorded at 145,373 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 10,773 miles a year.
Has LM61 TZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 TZS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LM61 TZS 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 TZS find?
LM61 TZS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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