
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
LS61 RKEMOT history
LS61 RKE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 189,040 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 189,040 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,228 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 RKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 RKE was last recorded at 189,040 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 21,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 167,555 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 21,485 miles
- Average per year
- 12,228 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,040 miles
- 2024 – 167,555 miles
- 2023 – 149,234 miles
- 2021 – 128,105 miles
- 2020 – 120,051 miles
- 2019 – 104,874 miles
- 2018 – 95,952 miles
- 2017 – 85,612 miles
- 2015 – 66,277 miles
- 2014 – 53,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Under body corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Bumper slight damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,040 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 189,040 miles
- Test number
- 367523106162
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Under body corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail189,040 miles (+21,485)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,040 miles
- Test number
- 853402709019
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Under body corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass167,555 miles (+18,321)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 167,555 miles
- Test number
- 749094152643
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,234 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 149,234 miles
- Test number
- 291559152889
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper slight damaged
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door slight damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail149,234 miles (+9,207)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,234 miles
- Test number
- 665782021221
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper slight damaged
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door slight damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,027 miles (+11,922)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,027 miles
- Test number
- 774042290265
- MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,105 miles (+8,054)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 128,105 miles
- Test number
- 472948256582
- AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt outer casing missing
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass120,051 miles (+15,177)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 120,051 miles
- Test number
- 800148099142
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass104,874 miles (+8,922)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 104,874 miles
- Test number
- 890233604180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,952 miles (+10,340)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 95,952 miles
- Test number
- 807968808330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,612 miles (+19,335)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 85,612 miles
- Test number
- 944656688851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,277 miles (+13,055)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 66,277 miles
- Test number
- 704333840176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,222 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 53,222 miles
- Test number
- 157689774215
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS61 RKE
- Does LS61 RKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RKE is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 RKE?
- The MOT on LS61 RKE is valid until 14 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 RKE done?
- LS61 RKE was recorded at 189,040 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 12,228 miles a year.
- Has LS61 RKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 RKE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS61 RKE 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 RKE find?
- LS61 RKE passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear coil spring corroded both, and 2 more.
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