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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 UGWMOT history

LS61 UGW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LS61 UGW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,033 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 UGW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 UGW was last recorded at 87,033 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,435 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,598 miles
Average per year
4,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,033 miles
  • 2024 – 81,435 miles
  • 2023 – 75,132 miles
  • 2022 – 67,104 miles
  • 2021 – 66,496 miles
  • 2019 – 60,938 miles
  • 2018 – 54,458 miles
  • 2017 – 48,210 miles
  • 2016 – 42,628 miles
  • 2015 – 36,755 miles
  • 2014 – 30,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,033 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Front brake discs becoming worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • O/s/r tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,033 miles (+5,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,033 miles
    Test number
    819761999122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass81,435 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,435 miles
    Test number
    956013521459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,132 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    385701300393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    993482728185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,104 miles (+608)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    728669778211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass66,496 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    512829839643
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres worn close to legal limit on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  7. Fail66,496 miles (+5,558)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    483321748417
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres worn close to legal limit on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  8. Pass60,938 miles (+6,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    844208706346
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs becoming worn
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  9. Pass54,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    484657188100
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs becoming worn
    • AdvisorySlight leaks from both front shock absorbers

  10. Fail54,458 miles (+6,248)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    726710617180
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs becoming worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySlight leaks from both front shock absorbers

  11. Pass48,210 miles (+5,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    532915810738
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn at edges and tread worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front brake discs

  12. Pass42,628 miles (+5,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    472345987528
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass36,755 miles (+6,068)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,755 miles
    Test number
    820874978520
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass30,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,687 miles
    Test number
    866192814287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 UGW

Does LS61 UGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 UGW is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 UGW?
The MOT on LS61 UGW is valid until 25 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 UGW done?
LS61 UGW was recorded at 87,033 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,999 miles a year.
Has LS61 UGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 UGW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS61 UGW 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 UGW find?
LS61 UGW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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