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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LM61 VDRMOT history

LM61 VDR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 170,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LM61 VDR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,029 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VDR
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
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VDR was last recorded at 170,029 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 10,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
159,419 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,610 miles
Average per year
14,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,029 miles
  • 2024 – 159,419 miles
  • 2023 – 149,512 miles
  • 2022 – 134,252 miles
  • 2021 – 120,322 miles
  • 2020 – 110,456 miles
  • 2019 – 100,133 miles
  • 2018 – 86,039 miles
  • 2017 – 70,854 miles
  • 2016 – 49,498 miles
  • 2015 – 30,403 miles
  • 2014 – 8,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,029 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,029 miles (+10,610)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,029 miles
    Test number
    406844823607
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass159,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,419 miles
    Test number
    866641521580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,411 miles (+9,899)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,411 miles
    Test number
    735472415648
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass149,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,512 miles
    Test number
    912995463462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,512 miles (+15,260)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,512 miles
    Test number
    116032620041
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass134,252 miles (+13,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,252 miles
    Test number
    621067773221
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges uneven (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass120,322 miles (+9,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,322 miles
    Test number
    201733820345
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shocker has weep of fluid
  8. Pass110,456 miles (+10,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    306121767708
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers have slight weep of fluid
  9. Pass100,133 miles (+14,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    777844440731
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
  10. Pass86,039 miles (+15,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    998805067493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (Advise attention (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and tread depth getting low at 2mm (Advise attention
  11. Pass70,854 miles (+21,356)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,854 miles
    Test number
    195964203047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,498 miles (+19,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    518889416077
    • AdvisoryFront tyre low tread depth on outer edges.
  13. Pass30,403 miles (+21,741)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,403 miles
    Test number
    885627550143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    8,662 miles
    Test number
    255938504317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LM61 VDR

Does LM61 VDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 VDR is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VDR?
The MOT on LM61 VDR is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 VDR done?
LM61 VDR was recorded at 170,029 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 14,542 miles a year.
Has LM61 VDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VDR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 VDR 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 VDR find?
LM61 VDR passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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