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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 KNVMOT history

LC61 KNV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 226,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LC61 KNV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
226,978 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KNV was last recorded at 226,978 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,878 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
14,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,978 miles
  • 2025 – 198,055 miles
  • 2024 – 161,516 miles
  • 2023 – 128,468 miles
  • 2022 – 104,657 miles
  • 2021 – 101,096 miles
  • 2020 – 95,254 miles
  • 2019 – 92,158 miles
  • 2018 – 88,484 miles
  • 2017 – 85,146 miles
  • 2016 – 80,658 miles
  • 2015 – 72,654 miles
  • 2014 – 56,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,978 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch cover damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass226,978 miles (+100)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    226,978 miles
    Test number
    792104055126
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch cover damaged

  2. Fail226,878 miles (+309)1 dangerous3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,878 miles
    Test number
    608548371141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch cover damaged

  3. Fail226,569 miles (+28,514)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,569 miles
    Test number
    770582625875
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,055 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    198,055 miles
    Test number
    145278958434
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail198,055 miles (+75)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,055 miles
    Test number
    429116352700
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail197,980 miles (+36,464)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,980 miles
    Test number
    979897411591
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,516 miles
    Test number
    744909545236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail161,516 miles (+33,048)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,516 miles
    Test number
    518706646526
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,468 miles
    Test number
    336394905165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail128,468 miles (+23,811)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,468 miles
    Test number
    310721075181
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,657 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    753830883371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,096 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,096 miles
    Test number
    627111140931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,254 miles (+3,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    819386366341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass92,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    549281879283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,158 miles (+3,674)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    863016693633
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass88,484 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,484 miles
    Test number
    856255883891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,146 miles
    Test number
    844922535831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,146 miles (+4,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,146 miles
    Test number
    462659147680
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  19. Pass80,658 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    431760792777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,654 miles (+16,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,654 miles
    Test number
    941316500665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,446 miles
    Test number
    838870294270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 KNV

Does LC61 KNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 KNV is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KNV?
The MOT on LC61 KNV is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 KNV done?
LC61 KNV was recorded at 226,978 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 14,543 miles a year.
Has LC61 KNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KNV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 KNV 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 KNV find?
LC61 KNV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 7 more.

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