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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LS61 BYXMOT history

LS61 BYX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LS61 BYX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,160 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BYX was last recorded at 73,160 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 14,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,676 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,484 miles
Average per year
5,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,160 miles
  • 2025 – 58,676 miles
  • 2024 – 44,106 miles
  • 2023 – 40,043 miles
  • 2022 – 37,013 miles
  • 2021 – 34,540 miles
  • 2020 – 31,745 miles
  • 2018 – 29,743 miles
  • 2016 – 25,665 miles
  • 2015 – 19,091 miles
  • 2014 – 11,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,160 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 brake pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    606279143040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail73,160 miles (+14,484)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    985573345184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass58,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    58,676 miles
    Test number
    436889499026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push on type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail58,676 miles (+14,570)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,676 miles
    Test number
    775551114583
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push on type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass44,106 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    392496417579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,043 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    561887610987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,034 miles (+1,104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,034 miles
    Test number
    551043192365
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass38,930 miles (+1,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    141779130944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /sidewall scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,013 miles
    Test number
    805140459048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged /scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged /scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail37,013 miles (+2,473)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,013 miles
    Test number
    674506759607
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewalls split to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/worn excess (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged /scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged /scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass34,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,540 miles
    Test number
    193418051501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres outside walls scuffed

  12. Fail34,540 miles (+2,795)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,540 miles
    Test number
    767593591624
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres outside walls scuffed

  13. Pass31,745 miles (+2,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    426093191397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edges

  14. Pass29,743 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,743 miles
    Test number
    165407139677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail29,741 miles (+1,798)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    706938611597
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR + NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass27,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,943 miles
    Test number
    703890335952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,943 miles (+2,278)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,943 miles
    Test number
    642770108953
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass25,665 miles (+6,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,665 miles
    Test number
    905058388859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view view not affected (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass19,091 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,091 miles
    Test number
    190344529377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,853 miles
    Test number
    858439064285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BYX

Does LS61 BYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BYX is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BYX?
The MOT on LS61 BYX is valid until 16 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 BYX done?
LS61 BYX was recorded at 73,160 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 5,119 miles a year.
Has LS61 BYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BYX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 BYX 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 BYX find?
LS61 BYX passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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