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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR62 XKUMOT history

LR62 XKU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LR62 XKU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,321 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 XKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 XKU was last recorded at 143,321 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,321 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,321 miles
  • 2025 – 134,115 miles
  • 2024 – 125,555 miles
  • 2023 – 117,745 miles
  • 2022 – 108,118 miles
  • 2021 – 101,882 miles
  • 2020 – 92,331 miles
  • 2019 – 77,084 miles
  • 2018 – 60,850 miles
  • 2017 – 53,300 miles
  • 2016 – 41,680 miles
  • 2015 – 41,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,321 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,321 miles
    Test number
    810894930497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail143,321 miles (+9,206)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,321 miles
    Test number
    354572309183
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass134,115 miles (+8,560)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    902519871091
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass125,555 miles (+7,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,555 miles
    Test number
    118513791848
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass117,745 miles (+9,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,745 miles
    Test number
    578905547246
    • 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))
  6. Pass108,118 miles (+6,236)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,118 miles
    Test number
    738215410032
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass101,882 miles (+9,551)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,882 miles
    Test number
    674976785287
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass92,331 miles (+15,247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    259606969288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,084 miles
    Test number
    431810696556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail77,084 miles (+16,234)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,084 miles
    Test number
    188145777402
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass60,850 miles (+7,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,850 miles
    Test number
    481695213195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass53,300 miles (+11,620)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,300 miles
    Test number
    225820099926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,680 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,680 miles
    Test number
    269328057374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,547 miles
    Test number
    274779330594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR62 XKU

Does LR62 XKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 XKU is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 XKU?
The MOT on LR62 XKU is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 XKU done?
LR62 XKU was recorded at 143,321 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,284 miles a year.
Has LR62 XKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 XKU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR62 XKU 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 LR62 XKU find?
LR62 XKU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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