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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

K60 SWLMOT history

K60 SWL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

K60 SWL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,585 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K60 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K60 SWL was last recorded at 119,585 miles on 12 May 2026, 9,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,375 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,210 miles
Average per year
7,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,585 miles
  • 2025 – 110,375 miles
  • 2024 – 101,373 miles
  • 2023 – 95,530 miles
  • 2022 – 89,951 miles
  • 2021 – 85,095 miles
  • 2020 – 81,628 miles
  • 2019 – 75,043 miles
  • 2018 – 65,689 miles
  • 2017 – 57,565 miles
  • 2016 – 49,726 miles
  • 2015 – 44,850 miles
  • 2014 – 33,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,585 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,585 miles (+9,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,585 miles
    Test number
    276532359242
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass110,375 miles (+196)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    549829730892
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail110,179 miles (+8,806)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,179 miles
    Test number
    582583196078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass101,373 miles (+5,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    710702446838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass95,530 miles (+5,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,530 miles
    Test number
    686239450755
    • 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))
  6. Pass89,951 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,951 miles
    Test number
    858314634190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,095 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,095 miles
    Test number
    224909080512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,628 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,628 miles
    Test number
    716221091962
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slightly damaged
  9. Fail81,628 miles (+6,585)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,628 miles
    Test number
    507700565362
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slightly damaged
  10. Pass75,043 miles (+235)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,043 miles
    Test number
    135676945981
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  11. Fail74,808 miles (+9,119)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    545920674248
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  12. Pass65,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,689 miles
    Test number
    917607185125
    • 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)
  13. Fail65,689 miles (+8,124)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,689 miles
    Test number
    421697228537
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  14. Pass57,565 miles (+7,839)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    825213735279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,726 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,726 miles
    Test number
    594980102491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,850 miles (+11,086)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    184700143932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,764 miles
    Test number
    306161004337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K60 SWL

Does K60 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K60 SWL is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K60 SWL?
The MOT on K60 SWL is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K60 SWL done?
K60 SWL was recorded at 119,585 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,439 miles a year.
Has K60 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K60 SWL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K60 SWL 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 K60 SWL find?
K60 SWL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear wishbone bushes; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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