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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 KBFMOT history

LS61 KBF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LS61 KBF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,628 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 KBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 KBF was last recorded at 83,628 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 7,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,052 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,576 miles
Average per year
5,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,628 miles
  • 2024 – 76,052 miles
  • 2023 – 66,343 miles
  • 2022 – 65,764 miles
  • 2021 – 63,612 miles
  • 2020 – 59,454 miles
  • 2019 – 54,848 miles
  • 2018 – 49,856 miles
  • 2017 – 45,780 miles
  • 2016 – 42,494 miles
  • 2015 – 34,236 miles
  • 2014 – 26,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,628 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEmissions trigger not met

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,628 miles (+7,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    899622500331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions trigger not met

  2. Pass76,052 miles (+9,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    423446759026
    • 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
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,343 miles (+579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    520202654413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,764 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,764 miles
    Test number
    739092273561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,612 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,612 miles
    Test number
    457265678316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,454 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,454 miles
    Test number
    973018111993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,848 miles
    Test number
    403639713055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail54,848 miles (+4,992)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,848 miles
    Test number
    527408749464
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass49,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    871721038351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,852 miles (+4,072)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,852 miles
    Test number
    786306685292
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer edge cuts all round
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass45,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    976927453763
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail45,780 miles (+3,286)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    967385589592
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass42,494 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    771236290982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,964 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,964 miles
    Test number
    100301310544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,236 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,236 miles
    Test number
    879599528660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,352 miles
    Test number
    889239464234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 KBF

Does LS61 KBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 KBF is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 KBF?
The MOT on LS61 KBF is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 KBF done?
LS61 KBF was recorded at 83,628 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
Has LS61 KBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 KBF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LS61 KBF 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 KBF find?
LS61 KBF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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