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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 VHCMOT history

LS61 VHC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 200,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS61 VHC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
200,349 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VHC was last recorded at 200,349 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 6,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,157 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,192 miles
Average per year
12,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,349 miles
  • 2025 – 194,157 miles
  • 2024 – 173,666 miles
  • 2023 – 153,637 miles
  • 2022 – 138,563 miles
  • 2021 – 125,635 miles
  • 2020 – 112,028 miles
  • 2019 – 101,654 miles
  • 2018 – 88,987 miles
  • 2017 – 73,973 miles
  • 2016 – 65,011 miles
  • 2015 – 56,763 miles
  • 2014 – 50,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,349 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass200,349 miles (+6,192)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    200,349 miles
    Test number
    764697032646
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass194,157 miles (+20,491)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    194,157 miles
    Test number
    101379599185
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass173,666 miles (+20,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,666 miles
    Test number
    101294377705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,637 miles (+15,074)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,637 miles
    Test number
    378461745641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.
  5. Pass138,563 miles (+12,928)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,563 miles
    Test number
    624091263575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass125,635 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,635 miles
    Test number
    982243584173
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail125,633 miles (+13,605)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,633 miles
    Test number
    184826393150
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass112,028 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,028 miles
    Test number
    463606373242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,654 miles (+12,667)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,654 miles
    Test number
    393274487618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,987 miles (+15,014)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,987 miles
    Test number
    734418983238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,973 miles (+8,962)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,973 miles
    Test number
    359317477556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,011 miles (+8,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,011 miles
    Test number
    309274522954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass56,763 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,763 miles
    Test number
    772831563367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,248 miles
    Test number
    918730774284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VHC

Does LS61 VHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VHC is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VHC?
The MOT on LS61 VHC is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VHC done?
LS61 VHC was recorded at 200,349 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 12,506 miles a year.
Has LS61 VHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VHC has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS61 VHC 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 VHC find?
LS61 VHC passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge., and 8 more.

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