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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 DCEMOT history

LS61 DCE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LS61 DCE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,757 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DCE
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
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DCE was last recorded at 158,757 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,657 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,100 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,757 miles
  • 2025 – 157,657 miles
  • 2024 – 153,206 miles
  • 2023 – 149,645 miles
  • 2022 – 145,465 miles
  • 2021 – 140,274 miles
  • 2020 – 136,935 miles
  • 2019 – 132,508 miles
  • 2018 – 111,885 miles
  • 2017 – 91,545 miles
  • 2015 – 82,903 miles
  • 2014 – 75,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,757 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,757 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,757 miles
    Test number
    262333635531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail158,757 miles (+1,100)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,757 miles
    Test number
    862913327087
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass157,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,657 miles
    Test number
    251456981467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail157,656 miles (+4,450)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,656 miles
    Test number
    924943882858
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass153,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,206 miles
    Test number
    503320226733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail153,206 miles (+3,561)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,206 miles
    Test number
    100608406322
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,645 miles (+4,180)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,645 miles
    Test number
    613666883137
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,465 miles (+5,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,465 miles
    Test number
    844962493120
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass140,274 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,274 miles
    Test number
    169323513614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,935 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,935 miles
    Test number
    706829737814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,927 miles (+4,419)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,927 miles
    Test number
    493571773413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass132,508 miles (+20,623)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    132,508 miles
    Test number
    517411040197
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass111,885 miles (+20,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,885 miles
    Test number
    115337544984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass91,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    979785074958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail91,545 miles (+8,642)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    349330882396
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass82,903 miles (+7,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    510652157725
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  17. Pass75,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    797513284284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS61 DCE

Does LS61 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 DCE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DCE?
The MOT on LS61 DCE 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 DCE done?
LS61 DCE was recorded at 158,757 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has LS61 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DCE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 DCE 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 DCE find?
LS61 DCE passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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