Volkswagen
Orange and White · Petrol · 1950 · 2,200 cc
601 XLRMOT history
601 XLR is an orange and white petrol Volkswagen first used on 13 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,186 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 84,186 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,743 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 601 XLR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Colour
- Orange and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1950
- First used
- 13 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
601 XLR was last recorded at 84,186 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,153 miles · 9 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 1,743 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,186 miles
- 2025 – 82,193 miles
- 2024 – 80,443 miles
- 2023 – 77,937 miles
- 2022 – 77,132 miles
- 2021 – 72,730 miles
- 2019 – 67,173 miles
- 2018 – 66,474 miles
- 2012 – 57,427 miles
- 2011 – 56,101 miles
- 2010 – 54,784 miles
- 2009 – 54,050 miles
- 2008 – 53,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,186 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,186 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 84,186 miles
- Test number
- 562143389351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,153 miles (+1,960)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,153 miles
- Test number
- 703642345084
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight lump on middle of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,193 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 82,193 miles
- Test number
- 992328035966
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,163 miles (+1,720)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,163 miles
- Test number
- 832629344416
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,443 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 80,443 miles
- Test number
- 306024429473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,414 miles (+2,477)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,414 miles
- Test number
- 573918358467
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,937 miles (+805)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 77,937 miles
- Test number
- 174934853608
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass77,132 miles (+4,402)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 77,132 miles
- Test number
- 527998154365
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass72,730 miles (+5,557)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 72,730 miles
- Test number
- 897851481575
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass67,173 miles (+699)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,173 miles
- Test number
- 437950795544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,474 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 66,474 miles
- Test number
- 884063056518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,456 miles (+9,029)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,456 miles
- Test number
- 276667921060
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass57,427 miles (+21)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 57,427 miles
- Test number
- 988903952140
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteChassis slightly corroded
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn to legal limits
- NoteFloor pan slightly corroded
- NoteWireing loom tracked close to o/s/r driveshaft
Fail57,406 miles (+1,305)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,406 miles
- Test number
- 668151352119
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureFront Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteChassis slightly corroded
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn to legal limits
- NoteFloor pan slightly corroded
- NoteWireing loom tracked close to o/s/r driveshaft
Pass56,101 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 56,101 miles
- Test number
- 725309431176
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail56,094 miles (+1,310)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,094 miles
- Test number
- 735430431105
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass54,784 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 54,784 miles
- Test number
- 590242140148
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteHas slight corrosion nsf sill
Fail54,784 miles (+734)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,784 miles
- Test number
- 164511840161
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteHas slight corrosion nsf sill
Pass54,050 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 54,050 miles
- Test number
- 502412699286
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteRear S/A's slight rubbing covers
Fail54,039 miles (+871)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,039 miles
- Test number
- 874392479258
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteRear shock absorbers have slight dust cover rubbing
Pass53,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,168 miles
- Test number
- 913117748267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 601 XLR
- What vehicle is registration 601 XLR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 601 XLR on an orange and white petrol Volkswagen first used on 13 Oct 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 601 XLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 601 XLR is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 601 XLR?
- The MOT on 601 XLR is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 601 XLR done?
- 601 XLR was recorded at 84,186 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,743 miles a year.
- Has 601 XLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 601 XLR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on 601 XLR 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 601 XLR find?
- 601 XLR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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