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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LR63 EVLMOT history

LR63 EVL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 161,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

LR63 EVL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
161,108 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR63 EVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR63 EVL was last recorded at 161,108 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 10,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,509 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,599 miles
Average per year
12,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,108 miles
  • 2024 – 150,509 miles
  • 2023 – 138,998 miles
  • 2022 – 131,014 miles
  • 2021 – 120,001 miles
  • 2020 – 108,192 miles
  • 2018 – 95,355 miles
  • 2017 – 75,251 miles
  • 2016 – 57,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,108 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear and front bumper slightly damaged

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,108 miles
    Test number
    961851374295
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear and front bumper slightly damaged
  2. Fail161,104 miles (+10,595)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,104 miles
    Test number
    211267223457
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear and front bumper slightly damaged
  3. Pass150,509 miles (+11,511)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    150,509 miles
    Test number
    575124573386
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loses + damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  4. Pass138,998 miles (+7,984)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,998 miles
    Test number
    988527611977
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose + damaged
  5. Pass131,014 miles (+11,013)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,014 miles
    Test number
    254580099455
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass120,001 miles (+11,809)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,001 miles
    Test number
    866882601148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,192 miles (+12,837)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,192 miles
    Test number
    633617216964
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass95,355 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    465666288829
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 26% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearside front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail95,355 miles (+20,104)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    114171673605
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 26% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearside front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass75,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    476943333673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail75,244 miles (+17,854)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    146788775458
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass57,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,390 miles
    Test number
    446722775471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail57,389 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,389 miles
    Test number
    578622660464
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LR63 EVL

Does LR63 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR63 EVL expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR63 EVL?
The MOT on LR63 EVL expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR63 EVL done?
LR63 EVL was recorded at 161,108 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 12,189 miles a year.
Has LR63 EVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR63 EVL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR63 EVL 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 LR63 EVL find?
LR63 EVL passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; rear and front bumper slightly damaged.

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