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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB62 EKUMOT history

LB62 EKU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,979 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB62 EKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB62 EKU was last recorded at 105,979 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 4,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,056 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,923 miles
Average per year
6,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,979 miles
  • 2024 – 101,056 miles
  • 2023 – 97,098 miles
  • 2022 – 87,333 miles
  • 2021 – 85,730 miles
  • 2020 – 80,003 miles
  • 2019 – 77,194 miles
  • 2018 – 73,330 miles
  • 2017 – 63,780 miles
  • 2016 – 54,210 miles
  • 2015 – 42,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve snapped
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,979 miles
    Test number
    823777455949
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail105,979 miles (+4,923)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,979 miles
    Test number
    268504205840
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass101,056 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    379172922608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,098 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    105960300697
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
  5. Fail97,098 miles (+9,765)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    702218489852
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
  6. Pass87,333 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    862075516990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,730 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    496046254734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,003 miles (+2,809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    952023616211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass77,194 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,194 miles
    Test number
    441820126873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,330 miles (+9,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,330 miles
    Test number
    495564647691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass63,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,780 miles
    Test number
    169271594000
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail63,780 miles (+9,570)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,780 miles
    Test number
    764931700382
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass54,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,210 miles
    Test number
    860492564316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,210 miles (+11,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,210 miles
    Test number
    177528606378
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass42,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    944452199768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,552 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    254176396979
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB62 EKU

Does LB62 EKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 EKU is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB62 EKU?
The MOT on LB62 EKU is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB62 EKU done?
LB62 EKU was recorded at 105,979 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,387 miles a year.
Has LB62 EKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB62 EKU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB62 EKU 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 LB62 EKU find?
LB62 EKU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust sleeve snapped; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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