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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR62 XWUMOT history

LR62 XWU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 130,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LR62 XWU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,971 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 XWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 XWU was last recorded at 130,971 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 14,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2017: 24,266 miles, lower than 24,326 miles on 22 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,224 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14,747 miles
Average per year
10,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,971 miles
  • 2025 – 116,224 miles
  • 2024 – 96,926 miles
  • 2023 – 78,256 miles
  • 2022 – 61,695 miles
  • 2021 – 46,217 miles
  • 2020 – 38,261 miles
  • 2019 – 33,139 miles
  • 2018 – 28,401 miles
  • 2017 – 24,266 miles
  • 2016 – 15,095 miles
  • 2015 – 11,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,971 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,971 miles (+14,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,971 miles
    Test number
    807541755392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass116,224 miles (+19,298)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    476616196819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,926 miles (+18,670)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,926 miles
    Test number
    157083412388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,256 miles (+16,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    285895889758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,695 miles (+15,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,695 miles
    Test number
    600875213477
    • 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. Pass46,217 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    944370227031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,261 miles (+5,122)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,261 miles
    Test number
    404893166265
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass33,139 miles (+4,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,139 miles
    Test number
    173311467760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass28,401 miles (+4,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    142653434200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily worn outside edge
  10. Pass24,266 miles (-60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,266 miles
    Test number
    420631420567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
  11. Fail24,326 miles (+9,231)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    985828988072
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
  12. Pass15,095 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    15,095 miles
    Test number
    319019494736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,138 miles
    Test number
    349183205403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR62 XWU

Does LR62 XWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 XWU is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 XWU?
The MOT on LR62 XWU is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 XWU done?
LR62 XWU was recorded at 130,971 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 10,688 miles a year.
Has LR62 XWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 XWU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LR62 XWU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR62 XWU find?
LR62 XWU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear bumper damaged; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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