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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 EAYMOT history

LS61 EAY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LS61 EAY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
157,557 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 EAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 EAY was last recorded at 157,557 miles on 6 May 2026, 11,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,805 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,752 miles
Average per year
10,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,557 miles
  • 2025 – 145,805 miles
  • 2024 – 126,120 miles
  • 2023 – 107,915 miles
  • 2022 – 101,665 miles
  • 2021 – 96,278 miles
  • 2020 – 90,192 miles
  • 2019 – 74,913 miles
  • 2018 – 66,509 miles
  • 2017 – 56,334 miles
  • 2016 – 45,700 miles
  • 2015 – 34,095 miles
  • 2014 – 31,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,557 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,557 miles (+11,752)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,557 miles
    Test number
    160083958879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,805 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,805 miles
    Test number
    950525440231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,577 miles (+18,457)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,577 miles
    Test number
    466043827262
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp head light (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,120 miles
    Test number
    359340706243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,120 miles (+364)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,120 miles
    Test number
    554263522747
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,756 miles (+17,841)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,756 miles
    Test number
    495715935354
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,915 miles
    Test number
    119518114731
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail107,915 miles (+6,250)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,915 miles
    Test number
    567697868565
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,665 miles (+5,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,665 miles
    Test number
    680796162012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,278 miles (+6,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,278 miles
    Test number
    354530466864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass90,192 miles (+15,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,192 miles
    Test number
    475008338224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    74,913 miles
    Test number
    666182114942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,913 miles (+8,404)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,913 miles
    Test number
    862146112065
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass66,509 miles (+10,175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,509 miles
    Test number
    764571668602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,334 miles (+10,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,334 miles
    Test number
    298693468384
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak gearbox area

  16. Pass45,700 miles (+11,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    553933560319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,095 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    755660395060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,063 miles (+2,963)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,063 miles
    Test number
    377393245001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing cracks.

  19. Pass31,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,100 miles
    Test number
    938418854208
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Fail31,100 miles2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,100 miles
    Test number
    795332554298
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS61 EAY

Does LS61 EAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 EAY is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 EAY?
The MOT on LS61 EAY is valid until 6 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 EAY done?
LS61 EAY was recorded at 157,557 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 10,850 miles a year.
Has LS61 EAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 EAY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 EAY 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 EAY find?
LS61 EAY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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