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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 KCZMOT history

LS61 KCZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LS61 KCZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,709 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 KCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 KCZ was last recorded at 118,709 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 5,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,785 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,924 miles
Average per year
8,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,709 miles
  • 2024 – 112,785 miles
  • 2023 – 103,491 miles
  • 2022 – 94,916 miles
  • 2021 – 86,301 miles
  • 2020 – 76,724 miles
  • 2019 – 70,006 miles
  • 2018 – 59,686 miles
  • 2017 – 49,801 miles
  • 2016 – 38,990 miles
  • 2015 – 30,521 miles
  • 2014 – 25,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Plastic covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,709 miles (+5,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    965827021129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass112,785 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,785 miles
    Test number
    424859873455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail112,603 miles (+9,112)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,603 miles
    Test number
    562259137437
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass103,491 miles (+8,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,491 miles
    Test number
    880331902958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,916 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,916 miles
    Test number
    367758205894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,301 miles (+9,577)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    235821784183
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass76,724 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,724 miles
    Test number
    372930287199
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder
  8. Fail76,718 miles (+6,712)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,718 miles
    Test number
    728658012201
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder
  9. Pass70,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,006 miles
    Test number
    103704023776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail69,998 miles (+10,312)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    867935242107
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve in poor condition
    • AdvisoryTurbo oil return pipe leaking
  11. Pass59,686 miles (+9,885)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,686 miles
    Test number
    399662424331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,801 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,801 miles
    Test number
    167636829693
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  13. Fail49,641 miles (+10,651)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    612016563433
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  14. Pass38,990 miles (+8,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,990 miles
    Test number
    959507876831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,521 miles (+5,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,521 miles
    Test number
    229963280199
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  16. Pass25,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,179 miles
    Test number
    589251834308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 KCZ

Does LS61 KCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 KCZ is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 KCZ?
The MOT on LS61 KCZ is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 KCZ done?
LS61 KCZ was recorded at 118,709 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,494 miles a year.
Has LS61 KCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 KCZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 KCZ 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 KCZ find?
LS61 KCZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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