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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

LM15 SFVMOT history

LM15 SFV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 164,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LM15 SFV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,675 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM15 SFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM15 SFV was last recorded at 164,675 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 8,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,708 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,967 miles
Average per year
10,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,675 miles
  • 2024 – 155,708 miles
  • 2023 – 145,823 miles
  • 2022 – 135,490 miles
  • 2021 – 122,658 miles
  • 2020 – 105,138 miles
  • 2019 – 91,906 miles
  • 2018 – 87,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,675 miles
    Test number
    380902596934
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail164,675 miles (+8,967)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,675 miles
    Test number
    836743669493
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass155,708 miles (+9,885)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,708 miles
    Test number
    233641665479
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass145,823 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,823 miles
    Test number
    789012889437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,821 miles (+10,331)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,821 miles
    Test number
    559580155546
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass135,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,490 miles
    Test number
    862168753123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,490 miles (+12,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,490 miles
    Test number
    903924930584
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass122,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,658 miles
    Test number
    573822663660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,656 miles (+17,518)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,656 miles
    Test number
    953139440534
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass105,138 miles (+13,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    326477780103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,906 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,906 miles
    Test number
    704182655549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,348 miles
    Test number
    631687289462
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary

Questions about LM15 SFV

Does LM15 SFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM15 SFV is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM15 SFV?
The MOT on LM15 SFV is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM15 SFV done?
LM15 SFV was recorded at 164,675 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 10,241 miles a year.
Has LM15 SFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM15 SFV has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM15 SFV 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 LM15 SFV find?
LM15 SFV passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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