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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 RKJMOT history

LS61 RKJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LS61 RKJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,054 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RKJ was last recorded at 87,054 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,319 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,735 miles
Average per year
4,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,054 miles
  • 2025 – 85,319 miles
  • 2024 – 83,533 miles
  • 2023 – 82,004 miles
  • 2022 – 80,111 miles
  • 2021 – 77,559 miles
  • 2020 – 74,774 miles
  • 2019 – 72,556 miles
  • 2017 – 66,079 miles
  • 2016 – 62,601 miles
  • 2015 – 56,890 miles
  • 2014 – 38,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,054 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,054 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,054 miles
    Test number
    865087694997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,319 miles (+1,786)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,319 miles
    Test number
    201797330565
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass83,533 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,533 miles
    Test number
    615879930099
    • AdvisoryRear Cannot access rear seat belts (due to personal belongings).
  4. Pass82,004 miles (+1,893)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,004 miles
    Test number
    380631718917
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass80,111 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    361411428710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,559 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    495249549704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,774 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    255041906589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,556 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    254013763647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,079 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,079 miles
    Test number
    494389200205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,076 miles (+3,475)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,076 miles
    Test number
    253289243879
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass62,601 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    526222004573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,890 miles (+18,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    245741010204
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking along tread
  13. Pass38,206 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,206 miles
    Test number
    375845064400
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

Questions about LS61 RKJ

Does LS61 RKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RKJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RKJ?
The MOT on LS61 RKJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 RKJ done?
LS61 RKJ was recorded at 87,054 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,290 miles a year.
Has LS61 RKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RKJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LS61 RKJ 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 RKJ find?
LS61 RKJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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