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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

LS61 DNXMOT history

LS61 DNX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LS61 DNX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
152,022 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 DNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 DNX was last recorded at 152,022 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,022 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,022 miles
  • 2025 – 139,079 miles
  • 2024 – 116,955 miles
  • 2023 – 114,132 miles
  • 2022 – 111,959 miles
  • 2021 – 111,695 miles
  • 2020 – 101,265 miles
  • 2019 – 91,418 miles
  • 2018 – 87,163 miles
  • 2017 – 79,106 miles
  • 2016 – 72,473 miles
  • 2015 – 64,358 miles
  • 2014 – 55,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,022 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,022 miles
    Test number
    565131340523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,022 miles (+12,943)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,022 miles
    Test number
    562594669541
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,079 miles (+22,124)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,079 miles
    Test number
    252160293211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,955 miles (+2,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,955 miles
    Test number
    664057242228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass114,132 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,132 miles
    Test number
    867013807826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,129 miles (+2,170)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,129 miles
    Test number
    419382940747
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,959 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,959 miles
    Test number
    222037469955
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail111,959 miles (+264)1 repaired4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,959 miles
    Test number
    569054535541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass111,695 miles (+10,430)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,695 miles
    Test number
    686025342439
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass101,265 miles (+9,847)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,265 miles
    Test number
    145724140048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,418 miles (+4,255)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    458571415668
    • MinorFront Windscreen 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass87,163 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,163 miles
    Test number
    713045734079
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center/offside (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail87,155 miles (+8,049)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    484533536968
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center/offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass79,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,106 miles
    Test number
    102511364267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,106 miles (+6,633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,106 miles
    Test number
    522818739357
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,473 miles (+8,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,473 miles
    Test number
    788654853194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low on tread

  17. Pass64,358 miles (+8,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    578073189099
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

  18. Pass55,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    469830384287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 DNX

Does LS61 DNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 DNX is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 DNX?
The MOT on LS61 DNX is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 DNX done?
LS61 DNX was recorded at 152,022 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,350 miles a year.
Has LS61 DNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 DNX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 DNX 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 DNX find?
LS61 DNX passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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