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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 BZMMOT history

LS61 BZM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 46,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LS61 BZM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
46,693 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BZM was last recorded at 46,693 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,667 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,693 miles
  • 2025 – 44,709 miles
  • 2024 – 42,816 miles
  • 2023 – 39,799 miles
  • 2022 – 37,683 miles
  • 2021 – 35,929 miles
  • 2020 – 34,513 miles
  • 2018 – 32,813 miles
  • 2016 – 27,318 miles
  • 2015 – 24,591 miles
  • 2014 – 20,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,693 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,693 miles (+26)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    322566536578
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail46,667 miles (+1,958)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    945568910085
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass44,709 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,709 miles
    Test number
    591977207287
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail44,709 miles (+1,893)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,709 miles
    Test number
    187828049333
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass42,816 miles (+3,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    585897970316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in window screeen

  6. Pass39,799 miles (+2,116)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,799 miles
    Test number
    848658134131
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass37,683 miles (+1,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    117982624646
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass35,929 miles (+1,416)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,929 miles
    Test number
    898483878788
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass34,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,513 miles
    Test number
    921129815851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail34,513 miles (+1,700)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,513 miles
    Test number
    485463460776
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass32,813 miles (+1,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,813 miles
    Test number
    788813395042
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass30,886 miles (+3,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,886 miles
    Test number
    989788260809
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass27,318 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,318 miles
    Test number
    143280924227
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail27,304 miles (+2,713)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,304 miles
    Test number
    270458544548
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass24,591 miles (+3,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,591 miles
    Test number
    499400271866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted partial check only

  16. Pass20,837 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,837 miles
    Test number
    897832474275
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS61 BZM

Does LS61 BZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BZM is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BZM?
The MOT on LS61 BZM is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BZM done?
LS61 BZM was recorded at 46,693 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,235 miles a year.
Has LS61 BZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BZM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 BZM 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 BZM find?
LS61 BZM passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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