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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

LB15 XEMMOT history

LB15 XEM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 125,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,939 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 XEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 XEM was last recorded at 125,939 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 11,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,441 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,498 miles
Average per year
10,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,939 miles
  • 2025 – 114,441 miles
  • 2024 – 105,135 miles
  • 2023 – 91,379 miles
  • 2022 – 81,674 miles
  • 2021 – 74,489 miles
  • 2020 – 64,923 miles
  • 2019 – 59,007 miles
  • 2018 – 44,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,939 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,939 miles (+11,498)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,939 miles
    Test number
    923782306312
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass114,441 miles (+9,306)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,441 miles
    Test number
    413831143682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,135 miles (+13,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,135 miles
    Test number
    295736769660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass91,379 miles (+9,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,379 miles
    Test number
    580819962745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass81,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    539242416361
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,674 miles (+7,185)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    528561654545
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,489 miles (+9,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    316167539753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass64,923 miles (+5,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,923 miles
    Test number
    847484819663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass59,007 miles (+14,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    321048488439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass44,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,513 miles
    Test number
    181472923478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB15 XEM

Does LB15 XEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 XEM is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB15 XEM?
The MOT on LB15 XEM is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 XEM done?
LB15 XEM was recorded at 125,939 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 10,199 miles a year.
Has LB15 XEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 XEM has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB15 XEM 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 LB15 XEM find?
LB15 XEM passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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