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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 KCNMOT history

LS61 KCN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LS61 KCN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,069 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 KCN
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
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 KCN was last recorded at 142,069 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 13,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,920 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
13,149 miles
Average per year
9,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,069 miles
  • 2024 – 128,920 miles
  • 2023 – 108,775 miles
  • 2022 – 91,537 miles
  • 2021 – 73,330 miles
  • 2019 – 67,707 miles
  • 2018 – 60,553 miles
  • 2017 – 54,910 miles
  • 2016 – 52,069 miles
  • 2015 – 43,663 miles
  • 2014 – 36,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,069 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,069 miles (+13,149)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,069 miles
    Test number
    572999045914
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass128,920 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    128,920 miles
    Test number
    956463938201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail128,920 miles (+20,145)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,920 miles
    Test number
    689579961844
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass108,775 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,775 miles
    Test number
    500193664398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play plus upper boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail108,774 miles (+17,237)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,774 miles
    Test number
    183371792850
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play plus upper boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass91,537 miles (+18,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,537 miles
    Test number
    215315355080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass73,330 miles (+5,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,330 miles
    Test number
    775840227538
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,707 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,707 miles
    Test number
    834196877081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,553 miles (+5,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    548760240280
    • AdvisoryCracks at fuel cap seal
  10. Pass54,910 miles (+2,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    721547296836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass52,069 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    636650087180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,663 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,663 miles
    Test number
    393650825591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,626 miles
    Test number
    718580694293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 KCN

Does LS61 KCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 KCN is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 KCN?
The MOT on LS61 KCN is valid until 16 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 KCN done?
LS61 KCN was recorded at 142,069 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 9,512 miles a year.
Has LS61 KCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 KCN has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 KCN 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 KCN find?
LS61 KCN passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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