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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 KWGMOT history

LR61 KWG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

LR61 KWG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
147,917 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 KWG
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
20 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 KWG was last recorded at 147,917 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 10,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,889 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10,028 miles
Average per year
7,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,917 miles
  • 2024 – 137,889 miles
  • 2023 – 128,145 miles
  • 2022 – 118,449 miles
  • 2021 – 111,057 miles
  • 2020 – 104,684 miles
  • 2019 – 102,548 miles
  • 2018 – 95,815 miles
  • 2017 – 88,783 miles
  • 2016 – 80,014 miles
  • 2015 – 70,173 miles
  • 2014 – 63,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,917 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,917 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,917 miles
    Test number
    226571168220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,889 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,889 miles
    Test number
    948547821266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,668 miles (+9,523)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,668 miles
    Test number
    771655900398
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass128,145 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,145 miles
    Test number
    261921639939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,980 miles (+9,531)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,980 miles
    Test number
    592245543779
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass118,449 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,449 miles
    Test number
    798052190504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,057 miles (+6,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,057 miles
    Test number
    845798571794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass104,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,684 miles
    Test number
    595311728180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,684 miles (+2,136)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,684 miles
    Test number
    121844987224
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass102,548 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,548 miles
    Test number
    949067453546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,815 miles (+7,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    469520450870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass88,783 miles (+8,769)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,783 miles
    Test number
    626282127752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    917257989928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,013 miles (+9,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    168571958217
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass70,173 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,173 miles
    Test number
    463911287089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,929 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,929 miles
    Test number
    109711644201
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 KWG

Does LR61 KWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 KWG expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 KWG?
The MOT on LR61 KWG expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 KWG done?
LR61 KWG was recorded at 147,917 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 7,663 miles a year.
Has LR61 KWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 KWG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 KWG 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 LR61 KWG find?
LR61 KWG passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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