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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 BYPMOT history

LS61 BYP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LS61 BYP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,054 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BYP
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
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS61 BYP was last recorded at 130,054 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,225 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,829 miles
Average per year
8,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,054 miles
  • 2025 – 127,225 miles
  • 2024 – 124,641 miles
  • 2023 – 121,183 miles
  • 2022 – 113,936 miles
  • 2021 – 105,184 miles
  • 2020 – 97,166 miles
  • 2019 – 82,949 miles
  • 2018 – 75,807 miles
  • 2017 – 62,570 miles
  • 2016 – 46,690 miles
  • 2015 – 30,997 miles
  • 2014 – 20,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,054 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant low,,,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine oil cap missing...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail130,054 miles (+2,829)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,054 miles
    Test number
    640588075690
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass127,225 miles (+2,584)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    520311906708
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass124,641 miles (+3,458)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,641 miles
    Test number
    403663997911
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass121,183 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,183 miles
    Test number
    457269954159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail121,169 miles (+7,233)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    112482972666
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass113,936 miles (+8,752)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,936 miles
    Test number
    371390883723
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,184 miles (+164)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,184 miles
    Test number
    303694240272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low,,,
    • AdvisoryEngine oil cap missing...
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  8. Fail105,020 miles (+7,854)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    450804304138
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low,,,
    • AdvisoryEngine oil cap missing...
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  9. Pass97,166 miles (+14,217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,166 miles
    Test number
    377720195670
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top corner making contact with rear door and sticking in rubber sill (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass82,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    406525641627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,949 miles (+7,142)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    200716342755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass75,807 miles (+13,237)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    448369374569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,570 miles (+15,880)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    854392388905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,690 miles (+15,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,690 miles
    Test number
    402357113741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass30,997 miles (+10,389)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,997 miles
    Test number
    175092695132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,608 miles
    Test number
    398658994160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BYP

Does LS61 BYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BYP is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BYP?
The MOT on LS61 BYP is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BYP done?
LS61 BYP was recorded at 130,054 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,951 miles a year.
Has LS61 BYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BYP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 BYP 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 BYP find?
LS61 BYP failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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