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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR62 XLKMOT history

LR62 XLK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LR62 XLK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,653 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 XLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 XLK was last recorded at 159,653 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,653 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,653 miles
  • 2025 – 149,253 miles
  • 2024 – 139,062 miles
  • 2023 – 127,041 miles
  • 2022 – 116,138 miles
  • 2020 – 106,716 miles
  • 2019 – 101,046 miles
  • 2018 – 86,770 miles
  • 2017 – 72,623 miles
  • 2016 – 58,909 miles
  • 2015 – 45,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,653 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting prescribed area, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper and wing damaged.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber piston cover insecure.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged and not fully secured to body on offside rear.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.

  • Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,653 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,653 miles
    Test number
    639573502563
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting prescribed area, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper and wing damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber piston cover insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged and not fully secured to body on offside rear.
  2. Fail159,653 miles (+10,400)5 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,653 miles
    Test number
    394966563216
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch seized.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting prescribed area, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper and wing damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber piston cover insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge castellated. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged and not fully secured to body on offside rear.
  3. Pass149,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,253 miles
    Test number
    388881571979
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail149,253 miles (+10,191)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,253 miles
    Test number
    930698059793
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass139,062 miles (+33)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,062 miles
    Test number
    752210754513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail139,029 miles (+11,988)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,029 miles
    Test number
    378867078910
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND WORN BELOW 1.6MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND WORN BELOW 1.6MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass127,041 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,041 miles
    Test number
    731241451473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail127,024 miles (+10,886)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,024 miles
    Test number
    418726570194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass116,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    715900419567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,138 miles (+9,422)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    342776253104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass106,716 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,716 miles
    Test number
    892811981311
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Anti roll bar drop link worn.
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized.
  12. Fail106,697 miles (+5,527)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,697 miles
    Test number
    998945184900
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Anti roll bar drop link worn.
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized.
  13. Pass101,170 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,170 miles
    Test number
    653891171366
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch partially seized/faulty.
  14. Fail101,046 miles (+14,276)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,046 miles
    Test number
    461499369388
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch partially seized/faulty.
  15. Pass86,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,770 miles
    Test number
    218968218579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,763 miles (+14,140)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    794596878214
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner secondary side light in-op
  17. Pass72,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    214352317062
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
  18. Fail72,623 miles (+13,714)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    890244213007
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated catch siezed (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
  19. Pass58,909 miles (+13,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    567867444737
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  20. Pass45,545 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    338338108393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,465 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    142212044767
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR62 XLK

Does LR62 XLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 XLK is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 XLK?
The MOT on LR62 XLK is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 XLK done?
LR62 XLK was recorded at 159,653 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 11,340 miles a year.
Has LR62 XLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 XLK has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR62 XLK 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 XLK find?
LR62 XLK passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting prescribed area, both sides.; front undertray not fully secure; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 8 more.

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