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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 KNSMOT history

LC61 KNS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 244,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

LC61 KNS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
244,148 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KNS was last recorded at 244,148 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 10,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,313 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,835 miles
Average per year
12,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 244,148 miles
  • 2024 – 233,313 miles
  • 2023 – 218,784 miles
  • 2022 – 203,483 miles
  • 2021 – 188,949 miles
  • 2020 – 174,605 miles
  • 2019 – 154,067 miles
  • 2018 – 148,026 miles
  • 2017 – 144,530 miles
  • 2015 – 123,529 miles
  • 2014 – 101,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,148 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear general corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,148 miles (+10,835)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    244,148 miles
    Test number
    124403820842
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass233,313 miles (+14,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    233,313 miles
    Test number
    872359319001
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s, n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass218,784 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    218,784 miles
    Test number
    726541849356
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside of vehicle

  4. Fail218,784 miles (+46)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,784 miles
    Test number
    184868406416
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Fail218,738 miles (+15,255)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,738 miles
    Test number
    260627084339
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass203,483 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    203,483 miles
    Test number
    201634342245
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail203,483 miles (+14,534)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,483 miles
    Test number
    199224285936
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass188,949 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    188,949 miles
    Test number
    286155065008
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail188,947 miles (+14,342)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,947 miles
    Test number
    704310704428
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S/F N/S/F (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass174,605 miles (+20,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    174,605 miles
    Test number
    376205136948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass154,067 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,067 miles
    Test number
    296428079498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,026 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,026 miles
    Test number
    100135672609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass144,530 miles (+21,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,530 miles
    Test number
    461858426657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass123,529 miles (+21,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,529 miles
    Test number
    558116226664
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Pass101,580 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,580 miles
    Test number
    765324604300
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 KNS

Does LC61 KNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 KNS is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KNS?
The MOT on LC61 KNS is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 KNS done?
LC61 KNS was recorded at 244,148 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 12,779 miles a year.
Has LC61 KNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KNS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 KNS 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 LC61 KNS find?
LC61 KNS passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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