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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 KAUMOT history

LS61 KAU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LS61 KAU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
123,762 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 KAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 KAU was last recorded at 123,762 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 8,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,588 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,174 miles
Average per year
8,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,762 miles
  • 2025 – 115,588 miles
  • 2024 – 106,703 miles
  • 2023 – 101,141 miles
  • 2022 – 91,381 miles
  • 2021 – 81,399 miles
  • 2020 – 75,377 miles
  • 2019 – 67,001 miles
  • 2018 – 58,581 miles
  • 2017 – 51,074 miles
  • 2015 – 39,460 miles
  • 2014 – 33,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,762 miles (+8,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    123,762 miles
    Test number
    583893857440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass115,588 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    889422215580
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail115,523 miles (+8,820)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    587768858321
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,703 miles (+5,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    179232101729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass101,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,141 miles
    Test number
    245139420046
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror outer casing missing

  6. Fail101,141 miles (+9,760)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,141 miles
    Test number
    656575783363
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror outer casing missing

  7. Pass91,381 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,381 miles
    Test number
    983445972199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads worn

  8. Fail91,381 miles (+9,982)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,381 miles
    Test number
    438430070997
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads worn

  9. Pass81,399 miles (+6,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,399 miles
    Test number
    330308390302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    479691007355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner wear on tyre treads.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking on all tyres.

  11. Fail75,377 miles (+8,376)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    596729393308
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner wear on tyre treads.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking on all tyres.

  12. Pass67,001 miles (+8,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,001 miles
    Test number
    681876564690
    • AdvisoryFront slight cracking on tyres.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass58,581 miles (+7,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,581 miles
    Test number
    902586782821
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass51,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,074 miles
    Test number
    631707009137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,074 miles (+11,614)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,074 miles
    Test number
    956886666479
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,460 miles (+6,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,460 miles
    Test number
    289284226504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass33,164 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,164 miles
    Test number
    709932734363
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail33,163 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,163 miles
    Test number
    448492834389
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS61 KAU

Does LS61 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 KAU is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 KAU?
The MOT on LS61 KAU is valid until 2 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 KAU done?
LS61 KAU was recorded at 123,762 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 8,143 miles a year.
Has LS61 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 KAU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 KAU 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 KAU find?
LS61 KAU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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