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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS61 RFOMOT history

LS61 RFO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 101,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

LS61 RFO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
101,367 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RFO was last recorded at 101,367 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 6,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,770 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,597 miles
Average per year
7,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,367 miles
  • 2024 – 94,770 miles
  • 2023 – 88,567 miles
  • 2022 – 81,849 miles
  • 2021 – 73,054 miles
  • 2020 – 66,139 miles
  • 2019 – 57,767 miles
  • 2018 – 50,031 miles
  • 2017 – 40,812 miles
  • 2016 – 32,436 miles
  • 2015 – 24,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,367 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,367 miles
    Test number
    895942294075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,770 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,770 miles
    Test number
    485235874929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,769 miles (+6,202)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    531738421055
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass88,567 miles (+6,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    185697756080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass81,849 miles (+8,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,849 miles
    Test number
    946181645970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass73,054 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    525601662225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,139 miles (+8,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    107846852047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass57,767 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    769059693941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,031 miles (+9,219)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,031 miles
    Test number
    415015771371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,812 miles (+8,376)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    203687183299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,436 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    526842082515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,654 miles
    Test number
    529410325016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS61 RFO

Does LS61 RFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 RFO expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RFO?
The MOT on LS61 RFO expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 RFO done?
LS61 RFO was recorded at 101,367 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 7,664 miles a year.
Has LS61 RFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RFO has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 RFO 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 RFO find?
LS61 RFO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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