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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LS61 EBAMOT history

LS61 EBA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS61 EBA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,095 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 EBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 EBA was last recorded at 106,095 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 9,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,444 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,651 miles
Average per year
7,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,095 miles
  • 2025 – 96,444 miles
  • 2024 – 87,622 miles
  • 2023 – 79,934 miles
  • 2022 – 73,850 miles
  • 2021 – 69,045 miles
  • 2020 – 64,670 miles
  • 2019 – 58,547 miles
  • 2018 – 50,412 miles
  • 2017 – 45,673 miles
  • 2016 – 39,435 miles
  • 2015 – 32,522 miles
  • 2014 – 20,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,095 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,095 miles (+9,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,095 miles
    Test number
    473160310762
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass96,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    488498627905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,444 miles (+8,822)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    833528149274
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass87,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,622 miles
    Test number
    870112074338
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail87,622 miles (+7,688)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,622 miles
    Test number
    314998983327
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass79,934 miles (+6,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    971131612634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass73,850 miles (+4,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,850 miles
    Test number
    576004077639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass69,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    599092912141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail69,043 miles (+4,373)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    643319472652
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass64,670 miles (+6,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    611767286422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass58,547 miles (+8,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    988749836819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damaged
  12. Pass50,412 miles (+4,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,412 miles
    Test number
    323182816044
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass45,673 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    271147785800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,435 miles
    Test number
    347867943935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,435 miles (+6,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,435 miles
    Test number
    683122498933
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass32,522 miles (+11,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,522 miles
    Test number
    743078167342
    • AdvisoryEmission is not Detected because the vehicle is too clean
  17. Pass20,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,886 miles
    Test number
    728408954218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 EBA

Does LS61 EBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 EBA is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 EBA?
The MOT on LS61 EBA is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 EBA done?
LS61 EBA was recorded at 106,095 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,075 miles a year.
Has LS61 EBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 EBA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 EBA 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 EBA find?
LS61 EBA passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s.

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