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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 BZEMOT history

LS61 BZE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LS61 BZE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
164,706 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BZE was last recorded at 164,706 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 11,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,487 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,219 miles
Average per year
12,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,706 miles
  • 2025 – 153,487 miles
  • 2024 – 141,856 miles
  • 2023 – 126,890 miles
  • 2022 – 111,262 miles
  • 2021 – 100,121 miles
  • 2020 – 90,174 miles
  • 2019 – 85,657 miles
  • 2018 – 76,806 miles
  • 2016 – 71,583 miles
  • 2015 – 47,298 miles
  • 2014 – 22,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,706 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on wheel rotation by hand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,706 miles (+11,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    164,706 miles
    Test number
    200390183149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass153,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,487 miles
    Test number
    723830062793
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on wheel rotation by hand (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail153,487 miles (+11,631)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,487 miles
    Test number
    761741296946
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on wheel rotation by hand (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass141,856 miles (+119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,856 miles
    Test number
    771012066884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail141,737 miles (+14,847)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,737 miles
    Test number
    716482264976
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass126,890 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    739709783254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail126,890 miles (+15,628)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    814497319824
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass111,262 miles (+11,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,262 miles
    Test number
    110307863711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass100,121 miles (+9,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,121 miles
    Test number
    284714767446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres worn on inside edge
  10. Pass90,174 miles (+4,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,174 miles
    Test number
    611693734431
    • AdvisoryMinor damage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass85,657 miles (+8,851)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    269720746201
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass76,806 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,806 miles
    Test number
    740870799078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,583 miles (+24,285)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,583 miles
    Test number
    131236954934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,298 miles
    Test number
    609280472334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,298 miles (+24,362)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,298 miles
    Test number
    458095792212
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
  16. Pass22,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,936 miles
    Test number
    309392254281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BZE

Does LS61 BZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BZE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BZE?
The MOT on LS61 BZE is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BZE done?
LS61 BZE was recorded at 164,706 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 12,427 miles a year.
Has LS61 BZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BZE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 BZE 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 BZE find?
LS61 BZE passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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