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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

147 LHOMOT history

147 LHO is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

147 LHO red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,228 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
147 LHO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

147 LHO was last recorded at 101,228 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 5,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,003 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,225 miles
Average per year
7,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,228 miles
  • 2025 – 96,003 miles
  • 2024 – 91,118 miles
  • 2023 – 82,310 miles
  • 2022 – 70,866 miles
  • 2021 – 63,049 miles
  • 2020 – 56,425 miles
  • 2019 – 46,526 miles
  • 2018 – 38,656 miles
  • 2017 – 30,850 miles
  • 2016 – 22,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Emissions to low to register a reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,228 miles (+5,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    226455454306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass96,003 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,003 miles
    Test number
    105458729991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,118 miles (+8,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,118 miles
    Test number
    814401689153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,310 miles
    Test number
    509388115705
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS TOO LOW TO READ
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail82,308 miles (+11,442)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,308 miles
    Test number
    780968668020
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS TOO LOW TO READ
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass70,866 miles (+7,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    171602517565
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to register a reading
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass63,049 miles (+6,624)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    882473379685
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to register a reading
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass56,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    434748677622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail56,425 miles (+9,899)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    509462164762
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass46,526 miles (+7,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,526 miles
    Test number
    471143863155
    • 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))

  11. Pass38,656 miles (+7,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,656 miles
    Test number
    988347184868
    • 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. Pass30,850 miles (+8,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,850 miles
    Test number
    765463301379
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to give a reading

  13. Pass22,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,157 miles
    Test number
    262844933021
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low (3mm)

  14. Fail22,157 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,157 miles
    Test number
    634319204084
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low (3mm)

Questions about 147 LHO

What vehicle is registration 147 LHO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 147 LHO on a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 147 LHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 147 LHO is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 147 LHO?
The MOT on 147 LHO is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 147 LHO done?
147 LHO was recorded at 101,228 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,893 miles a year.
Has 147 LHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 147 LHO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 147 LHO 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 147 LHO find?
147 LHO passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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