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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 ZWGMOT history

LM61 ZWG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LM61 ZWG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,599 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZWG was last recorded at 121,599 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,149 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,450 miles
Average per year
8,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,599 miles
  • 2024 – 119,149 miles
  • 2023 – 114,789 miles
  • 2022 – 107,656 miles
  • 2021 – 99,660 miles
  • 2020 – 91,901 miles
  • 2019 – 86,492 miles
  • 2018 – 77,425 miles
  • 2017 – 69,964 miles
  • 2016 – 58,247 miles
  • 2015 – 48,533 miles
  • 2014 – 32,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,599 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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Drivers seat belt stalk outer casing missing , function not impaired.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,599 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,599 miles
    Test number
    599802755895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,149 miles (+806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,149 miles
    Test number
    366035789348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,343 miles (+3,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,343 miles
    Test number
    750190537935
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,789 miles (+7,133)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    164329626485
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

  5. Pass107,656 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,656 miles
    Test number
    301510703378
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt stalk outer casing missing , function not impaired.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail107,526 miles (+7,866)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,526 miles
    Test number
    934732223236
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt stalk outer casing missing , function not impaired.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & has nail within central tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm , cracked/perished within tread and leaking around previous puncture repair. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing/worn on inner edge.

  7. Pass99,660 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,660 miles
    Test number
    132726167827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre central tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum requirement.

  8. Fail99,660 miles (+7,759)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,660 miles
    Test number
    407063955634
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre central tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum requirement.

  9. Pass91,901 miles (+5,409)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,901 miles
    Test number
    118460114523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stalk damaged but working as intended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass86,492 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    539539367145
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail86,492 miles (+9,067)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    979899803008
    • MajorReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    869959616526
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder - trays fitted

  13. Fail77,425 miles (+7,461)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    409628234415
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder - trays fitted

  14. Pass69,964 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,964 miles
    Test number
    860128282494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,928 miles (+11,681)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,928 miles
    Test number
    347914658737
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass58,247 miles (+9,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,247 miles
    Test number
    537056578152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,533 miles (+16,299)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,533 miles
    Test number
    836435715088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,234 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,234 miles
    Test number
    938953944356
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LM61 ZWG

Does LM61 ZWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZWG is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZWG?
The MOT on LM61 ZWG is valid until 14 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 ZWG done?
LM61 ZWG was recorded at 121,599 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,111 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZWG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZWG 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 ZWG find?
LM61 ZWG passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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