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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 BYGMOT history

LS61 BYG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LS61 BYG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,897 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BYG
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
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BYG was last recorded at 104,897 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,886 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,897 miles
  • 2025 – 99,014 miles
  • 2024 – 93,096 miles
  • 2023 – 89,701 miles
  • 2022 – 84,892 miles
  • 2021 – 79,311 miles
  • 2020 – 72,035 miles
  • 2019 – 64,574 miles
  • 2018 – 58,143 miles
  • 2017 – 51,065 miles
  • 2016 – 43,651 miles
  • 2015 – 35,956 miles
  • 2014 – 33,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,897 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osr &nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside front and offside rear road wheel inner rims are distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,897 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,897 miles
    Test number
    699508317268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osr &nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail104,886 miles (+5,872)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    665076966702
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osr &nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,014 miles (+5,918)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    802377651423
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass93,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    756625025503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail93,096 miles (+3,395)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    876818135306
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,701 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,701 miles
    Test number
    788279662933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    407089194385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail84,892 miles (+5,581)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    664280062527
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,311 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,311 miles
    Test number
    656477013067
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear road wheel inner rims are distorted

  10. Fail79,308 miles (+7,273)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    523750401522
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear road wheel inner rims are distorted

  11. Pass72,035 miles (+7,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    397036632052
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are in poor condition

  12. Pass64,574 miles (+6,431)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    865841933308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,143 miles
    Test number
    517370146035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail58,143 miles (+7,078)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,143 miles
    Test number
    267455289477
    • FailureEmissions not tested oil below min (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass51,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    215922327195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail51,065 miles (+7,414)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    318543443630
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,651 miles (+7,695)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    758219589644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,956 miles (+2,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    235722015155
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass33,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,053 miles
    Test number
    155385984121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BYG

Does LS61 BYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BYG is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BYG?
The MOT on LS61 BYG is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BYG done?
LS61 BYG was recorded at 104,897 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,903 miles a year.
Has LS61 BYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BYG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 BYG 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 BYG find?
LS61 BYG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osr &nsr.

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