
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass116,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 116,138 miles
- Test number
- 715900419567
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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.
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.
Pass101,170 miles (+124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 101,170 miles
- Test number
- 653891171366
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch partially seized/faulty.
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.
Pass86,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 86,770 miles
- Test number
- 218968218579
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass72,623 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 72,623 miles
- Test number
- 214352317062
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
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
Pass58,909 miles (+13,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 58,909 miles
- Test number
- 567867444737
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass45,545 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 45,545 miles
- Test number
- 338338108393
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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