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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

LS61 VHMMOT history

LS61 VHM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LS61 VHM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,877 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VHM
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
10 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VHM was last recorded at 96,877 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 8,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,455 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,422 miles
Average per year
7,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,877 miles
  • 2024 – 88,455 miles
  • 2022 – 74,338 miles
  • 2021 – 66,993 miles
  • 2020 – 57,499 miles
  • 2019 – 44,484 miles
  • 2018 – 33,731 miles
  • 2017 – 22,029 miles
  • 2015 – 9,353 miles
  • 2014 – 6,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,877 miles (+8,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,877 miles
    Test number
    508546293758
    • 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))
  2. Pass88,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    471481695771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,455 miles (+7,571)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    617082000028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,884 miles (+6,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,884 miles
    Test number
    432313784308
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass74,338 miles (+7,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,338 miles
    Test number
    923314243197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass66,993 miles (+9,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,993 miles
    Test number
    504796110128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass57,499 miles (+13,015)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,499 miles
    Test number
    940267116567
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass44,484 miles (+10,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,484 miles
    Test number
    789099612986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass33,731 miles (+11,702)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,731 miles
    Test number
    751963122684
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass22,029 miles (+12,676)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,029 miles
    Test number
    291541334888
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
  11. Pass9,353 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    9,353 miles
    Test number
    258293747511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    6,475 miles
    Test number
    536424474247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail6,475 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,475 miles
    Test number
    805244574276
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS61 VHM

Does LS61 VHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VHM is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VHM?
The MOT on LS61 VHM is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VHM done?
LS61 VHM was recorded at 96,877 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,999 miles a year.
Has LS61 VHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VHM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 VHM 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 VHM find?
LS61 VHM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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