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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

LB13 KOWMOT history

LB13 KOW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 46,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
46,041 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 KOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 KOW was last recorded at 46,041 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 3,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,181 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,860 miles
Average per year
3,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,041 miles
  • 2025 – 42,181 miles
  • 2024 – 36,465 miles
  • 2023 – 35,217 miles
  • 2022 – 33,632 miles
  • 2021 – 31,089 miles
  • 2020 – 28,744 miles
  • 2019 – 24,201 miles
  • 2018 – 19,924 miles
  • 2017 – 16,469 miles
  • 2016 – 12,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,041 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,041 miles (+3,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    46,041 miles
    Test number
    917817208953
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber leaking

  2. Pass42,181 miles (+5,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,181 miles
    Test number
    543404941578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber leaking

  3. Pass36,465 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,465 miles
    Test number
    596811290650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,217 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,217 miles
    Test number
    660863675423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,632 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    415251566504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,089 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,089 miles
    Test number
    648914832401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,744 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    28,744 miles
    Test number
    428451758989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,201 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,201 miles
    Test number
    954965410087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,924 miles (+3,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,924 miles
    Test number
    865760274384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted n/s/r visual check of seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack in tread and sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread and sidewall

  10. Pass16,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    359110818365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,469 miles (+3,972)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    394057666224
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass12,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    12,497 miles
    Test number
    842133888674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 KOW

Does LB13 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 KOW is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 KOW?
The MOT on LB13 KOW is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 KOW done?
LB13 KOW was recorded at 46,041 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 3,419 miles a year.
Has LB13 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 KOW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LB13 KOW 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 LB13 KOW find?
LB13 KOW passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing, and 1 more.

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