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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 WKUMOT history

LM61 WKU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LM61 WKU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,702 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 WKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 WKU was last recorded at 144,702 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,701 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,702 miles
  • 2025 – 141,449 miles
  • 2023 – 135,231 miles
  • 2022 – 131,720 miles
  • 2021 – 127,163 miles
  • 2020 – 122,737 miles
  • 2019 – 113,007 miles
  • 2018 – 99,056 miles
  • 2017 – 84,920 miles
  • 2016 – 71,217 miles
  • 2015 – 56,589 miles
  • 2014 – 42,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,702 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,702 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,702 miles
    Test number
    736596994343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,701 miles (+3,252)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,701 miles
    Test number
    721424973254
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,449 miles
    Test number
    146895841190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail141,444 miles (+6,213)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,444 miles
    Test number
    879931941054
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass135,231 miles (+3,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,231 miles
    Test number
    143019787927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,720 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,720 miles
    Test number
    584962743583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,163 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,163 miles
    Test number
    818944508786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,737 miles (+9,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,737 miles
    Test number
    439646743910
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass113,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,007 miles
    Test number
    696266252846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,007 miles (+13,951)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,007 miles
    Test number
    268546104972
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass99,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    194527456630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail99,056 miles (+14,136)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    100880168499
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass84,920 miles (+13,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,920 miles
    Test number
    379682435623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,217 miles
    Test number
    572221067846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,217 miles (+14,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,217 miles
    Test number
    786069405760
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass56,589 miles (+14,532)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,589 miles
    Test number
    373244618772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    189889054244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 WKU

Does LM61 WKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 WKU is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 WKU?
The MOT on LM61 WKU is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 WKU done?
LM61 WKU was recorded at 144,702 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 8,999 miles a year.
Has LM61 WKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 WKU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 WKU 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 WKU find?
LM61 WKU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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