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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

F5 LMBMOT history

F5 LMB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 183,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

F5 LMB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,569 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 LMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 LMB was last recorded at 183,569 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,481 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
12,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,569 miles
  • 2024 – 175,996 miles
  • 2023 – 166,132 miles
  • 2022 – 159,120 miles
  • 2021 – 150,647 miles
  • 2020 – 144,040 miles
  • 2019 – 130,372 miles
  • 2018 – 110,648 miles
  • 2017 – 91,469 miles
  • 2016 – 74,343 miles
  • 2015 – 56,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,569 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damagedRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,569 miles (+88)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,569 miles
    Test number
    218649756837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail183,481 miles (+7,485)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,481 miles
    Test number
    292944899972
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,996 miles (+83)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,996 miles
    Test number
    504121630820
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail175,913 miles (+9,781)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,913 miles
    Test number
    977979450739
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass166,132 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,132 miles
    Test number
    980462243574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail166,132 miles (+7,012)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,132 miles
    Test number
    459625876277
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass159,120 miles (+8,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,120 miles
    Test number
    940209818164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass150,647 miles (+6,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,647 miles
    Test number
    319433167410
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass144,040 miles (+13,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,040 miles
    Test number
    776885721580
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass130,372 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,372 miles
    Test number
    836341500664
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged

  11. Fail130,372 miles (+19,724)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,372 miles
    Test number
    707707156318
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged

  12. Pass110,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    681573337256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,648 miles (+19,179)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    119446527573
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass91,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,469 miles
    Test number
    512699316280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,469 miles (+17,126)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,469 miles
    Test number
    486133908743
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass74,343 miles (+18,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,343 miles
    Test number
    268816206290
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Pass56,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,249 miles
    Test number
    592594121901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,249 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,249 miles
    Test number
    452893684296
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about F5 LMB

Does F5 LMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LMB is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on F5 LMB?
The MOT on F5 LMB is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 LMB done?
F5 LMB was recorded at 183,569 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 12,741 miles a year.
Has F5 LMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 LMB has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 LMB 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 F5 LMB find?
F5 LMB passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 6 more.

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