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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 KNOMOT history

LC61 KNO is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

LC61 KNO white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
138,625 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KNO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KNO was last recorded at 138,625 miles on 31 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2024: 138,625 miles, lower than 192,344 miles on 1 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
192,344 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Average per year
9,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,625 miles
  • 2023 – 192,344 miles
  • 2022 – 178,764 miles
  • 2021 – 168,452 miles
  • 2020 – 157,912 miles
  • 2019 – 144,633 miles
  • 2018 – 122,810 miles
  • 2017 – 96,137 miles
  • 2016 – 72,825 miles
  • 2014 – 46,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,625 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides q (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside componenets

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner cords almost showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner cords almost showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,625 miles (-53,719)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    942779579089
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides q (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside componenets
  2. Pass192,344 miles (+13,580)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    192,344 miles
    Test number
    299237517410
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass178,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    178,764 miles
    Test number
    256884014437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,764 miles (+10,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,764 miles
    Test number
    639248529561
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass168,452 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,452 miles
    Test number
    750982703685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner cords almost showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner cords almost showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil on min
  6. Fail168,452 miles (+10,540)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,452 miles
    Test number
    954249594667
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner cords almost showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner cords almost showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil on min
  7. Pass157,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    157,912 miles
    Test number
    658689122009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail157,912 miles (+13,279)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,912 miles
    Test number
    419138936857
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass144,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,633 miles
    Test number
    377280206195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail144,633 miles (+21,823)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,633 miles
    Test number
    446781690485
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested no oil and cambelt condition unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass122,810 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,810 miles
    Test number
    177458672898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum
  12. Fail122,810 miles (+26,673)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,810 miles
    Test number
    458297974797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum
  13. Pass96,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    793748579913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,137 miles (+23,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    784309409723
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested oil below minimum (7.4.B.1)
  15. Pass72,825 miles (+26,790)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,825 miles
    Test number
    341184980505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    628040204349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 KNO

Does LC61 KNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 KNO expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KNO?
The MOT on LC61 KNO expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 KNO done?
LC61 KNO was recorded at 138,625 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 9,997 miles a year.
Has LC61 KNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KNO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 KNO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 KNO find?
LC61 KNO passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides q, and 1 more.

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