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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LR61 KWMMOT history

LR61 KWM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 204,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LR61 KWM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
204,152 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 KWM
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
8 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 KWM was last recorded at 204,152 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,152 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,152 miles
  • 2024 – 194,368 miles
  • 2023 – 182,043 miles
  • 2022 – 169,102 miles
  • 2021 – 159,588 miles
  • 2020 – 153,984 miles
  • 2019 – 136,858 miles
  • 2018 – 117,517 miles
  • 2017 – 99,276 miles
  • 2016 – 77,714 miles
  • 2015 – 53,610 miles
  • 2014 – 49,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,152 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Centre exhaust clamps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass204,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    204,152 miles
    Test number
    415735423233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail204,152 miles (+26)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,152 miles
    Test number
    605410976138
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail204,126 miles (+9,758)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,126 miles
    Test number
    421139180348
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass194,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    194,368 miles
    Test number
    346007468460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail194,368 miles (+12,325)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,368 miles
    Test number
    623830677372
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass182,043 miles (+12,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    182,043 miles
    Test number
    507373267767
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake performance low
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass169,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,102 miles
    Test number
    525807875445
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail169,102 miles (+9,514)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,102 miles
    Test number
    983597229617
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass159,588 miles (+5,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,588 miles
    Test number
    932192852405
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear worn out of shape

  10. Pass153,984 miles (+17,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,984 miles
    Test number
    780486061965
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryEmissions test result too low to record

  11. Pass136,858 miles (+19,341)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,858 miles
    Test number
    531418009887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    634214581880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail117,517 miles (+18,241)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    161858642966
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,276 miles (+21,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,276 miles
    Test number
    772672405334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,714 miles (+24,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    688028970886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to perform seat belt check

  16. Fail53,610 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,610 miles
    Test number
    428290375039
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass53,610 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,610 miles
    Test number
    738100375084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,912 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,912 miles
    Test number
    596760634275
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail49,912 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,912 miles
    Test number
    408480134260
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 KWM

Does LR61 KWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 KWM is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 KWM?
The MOT on LR61 KWM is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 KWM done?
LR61 KWM was recorded at 204,152 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 13,687 miles a year.
Has LR61 KWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 KWM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 KWM 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 KWM find?
LR61 KWM passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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