Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 KUXMOT history

LC61 KUX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

LC61 KUX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2025
Mileage
167,421 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,096 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LC61 KUX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KUX
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
16 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KUX was last recorded at 167,421 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 6,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,255 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,166 miles
Average per year
8,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,421 miles
  • 2023 – 161,255 miles
  • 2022 – 155,676 miles
  • 2021 – 148,844 miles
  • 2020 – 140,240 miles
  • 2019 – 134,102 miles
  • 2018 – 125,077 miles
  • 2017 – 117,912 miles
  • 2016 – 111,214 miles
  • 2015 – 105,246 miles
  • 2014 – 86,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,421 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,421 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,421 miles
    Test number
    107580038321
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,421 miles (+6,166)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,421 miles
    Test number
    425558226890
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,255 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,255 miles
    Test number
    729472863161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,230 miles (+5,554)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,230 miles
    Test number
    113722243223
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,676 miles
    Test number
    389681647747
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail155,676 miles (+6,832)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,676 miles
    Test number
    635874347373
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass148,844 miles (+8,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,844 miles
    Test number
    351846031416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass140,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,240 miles
    Test number
    857183031475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,240 miles (+6,138)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,240 miles
    Test number
    625699135365
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass134,102 miles (+9,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,102 miles
    Test number
    375143957448
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary latch seized

  11. Pass125,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,077 miles
    Test number
    551656434656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail125,077 miles (+7,165)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,077 miles
    Test number
    371313850225
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass117,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,912 miles
    Test number
    165008414081
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean for a reading.

  14. Fail117,912 miles (+6,698)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,912 miles
    Test number
    567967543206
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water. (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean for a reading.

  15. Pass111,214 miles (+5,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    672081649586
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,246 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,246 miles
    Test number
    699485799703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail105,245 miles (+18,888)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,245 miles
    Test number
    938937984101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.5mm (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,357 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,357 miles
    Test number
    156355614338
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 KUX

Does LC61 KUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 KUX expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KUX?
The MOT on LC61 KUX expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 KUX done?
LC61 KUX was recorded at 167,421 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 8,096 miles a year.
Has LC61 KUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KUX has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 KUX 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 KUX find?
LC61 KUX passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LC61K registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.