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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

LS61 AEVMOT history

LS61 AEV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LS61 AEV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,412 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 AEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 AEV was last recorded at 159,412 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 13,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,791 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,621 miles
Average per year
11,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,412 miles
  • 2025 – 145,791 miles
  • 2024 – 132,464 miles
  • 2023 – 117,923 miles
  • 2022 – 104,001 miles
  • 2021 – 87,017 miles
  • 2020 – 77,165 miles
  • 2019 – 73,698 miles
  • 2018 – 64,523 miles
  • 2017 – 55,101 miles
  • 2016 – 40,729 miles
  • 2015 – 27,972 miles
  • 2014 – 20,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,412 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,412 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,412 miles
    Test number
    641038357847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,409 miles (+13,618)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,409 miles
    Test number
    894662175093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,791 miles
    Test number
    900378870910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,789 miles (+13,325)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,789 miles
    Test number
    719996306969
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken COIL SPRING BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,464 miles (+14,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,464 miles
    Test number
    530200417699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,923 miles (+13,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,923 miles
    Test number
    954843657467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    234827258641
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,001 miles (+16,984)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    909479559647
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,017 miles (+9,852)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,017 miles
    Test number
    603712785713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,165 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,165 miles
    Test number
    730333251021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,698 miles (+9,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,698 miles
    Test number
    122360798811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass64,523 miles (+9,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,523 miles
    Test number
    815538423706
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass55,101 miles (+14,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    186743768440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass40,729 miles (+12,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,729 miles
    Test number
    541361950547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass27,972 miles (+7,217)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,972 miles
    Test number
    171670938624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,755 miles
    Test number
    146279484209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 AEV

Does LS61 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 AEV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 AEV?
The MOT on LS61 AEV is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 AEV done?
LS61 AEV was recorded at 159,412 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 11,791 miles a year.
Has LS61 AEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 AEV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 AEV 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 LS61 AEV find?
LS61 AEV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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