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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 WLBMOT history

LM61 WLB is a purple diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 64,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LM61 WLB purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,265 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 WLB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 WLB was last recorded at 64,265 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,696 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,569 miles
Average per year
3,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,265 miles
  • 2024 – 61,696 miles
  • 2023 – 58,047 miles
  • 2022 – 55,780 miles
  • 2021 – 53,589 miles
  • 2020 – 52,102 miles
  • 2019 – 49,879 miles
  • 2018 – 46,694 miles
  • 2017 – 42,461 miles
  • 2016 – 37,992 miles
  • 2015 – 31,320 miles
  • 2014 – 26,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,265 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,265 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    462133894972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,696 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,696 miles
    Test number
    629383042281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,671 miles (+3,624)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    211090599220
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass58,047 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,047 miles
    Test number
    840019915225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Fail58,040 miles (+2,260)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,040 miles
    Test number
    733999692814
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass55,780 miles (+2,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,780 miles
    Test number
    816832050470
    • 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))
  7. Pass53,589 miles (+1,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    612922141662
    • 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))
  8. Pass52,102 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,102 miles
    Test number
    469918030549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,879 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    243479080652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,694 miles (+4,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,694 miles
    Test number
    206188039535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass42,461 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,461 miles
    Test number
    555081002828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,992 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,992 miles
    Test number
    119118255898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,320 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,320 miles
    Test number
    423079479135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,135 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,135 miles
    Test number
    447681694256
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner shoulders and close to legal minimum

Questions about LM61 WLB

Does LM61 WLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 WLB is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 WLB?
The MOT on LM61 WLB is valid until 9 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 WLB done?
LM61 WLB was recorded at 64,265 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,450 miles a year.
Has LM61 WLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 WLB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 WLB 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 WLB find?
LM61 WLB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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