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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LS61 BZXMOT history

LS61 BZX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LS61 BZX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,590 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BZX
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
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BZX was last recorded at 103,590 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,471 miles · 4 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
5,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,590 miles
  • 2025 – 99,407 miles
  • 2024 – 92,134 miles
  • 2023 – 88,104 miles
  • 2022 – 83,665 miles
  • 2021 – 76,348 miles
  • 2019 – 63,799 miles
  • 2018 – 58,189 miles
  • 2017 – 53,110 miles
  • 2016 – 47,457 miles
  • 2015 – 43,360 miles
  • 2014 – 34,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,590 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,590 miles
    Test number
    707981407359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail103,471 miles (+4,064)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    581435892797
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bolt on as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,407 miles
    Test number
    904928894225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,395 miles (+7,261)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,395 miles
    Test number
    965691945411
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,134 miles
    Test number
    606801781278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,134 miles (+4,030)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,134 miles
    Test number
    783636272745
    • MajorOffside Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    586221234984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,104 miles (+4,439)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    321196345673
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,665 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,665 miles
    Test number
    107716823470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,648 miles (+7,300)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,648 miles
    Test number
    153843666640
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass76,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    215743731452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,348 miles (+12,549)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    595180142964
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass63,799 miles (+5,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,799 miles
    Test number
    955802636604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass58,189 miles (+5,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,189 miles
    Test number
    244286157201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass53,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    633762591327
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished outer wall

  16. Fail53,101 miles (+5,644)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,101 miles
    Test number
    105791185164
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished outer wall

  17. Pass47,457 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    158442009791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,360 miles
    Test number
    125384395411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,360 miles (+8,553)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,360 miles
    Test number
    198164095045
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass34,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,807 miles
    Test number
    336116624266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 BZX

Does LS61 BZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 BZX is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BZX?
The MOT on LS61 BZX is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 BZX done?
LS61 BZX was recorded at 103,590 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,774 miles a year.
Has LS61 BZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BZX has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 BZX 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 BZX find?
LS61 BZX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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