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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LM63 PBUMOT history

LM63 PBU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 167,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LM63 PBU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,678 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 PBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 PBU was last recorded at 167,678 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 9,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,469 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,209 miles
Average per year
12,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,678 miles
  • 2024 – 158,469 miles
  • 2023 – 149,978 miles
  • 2022 – 138,990 miles
  • 2021 – 130,382 miles
  • 2020 – 123,375 miles
  • 2019 – 115,331 miles
  • 2018 – 96,824 miles
  • 2017 – 75,206 miles
  • 2016 – 56,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,678 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,678 miles
    Test number
    659314049151
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail167,678 miles (+9,209)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,678 miles
    Test number
    227821096573
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass158,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,469 miles
    Test number
    253828856456
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail158,469 miles (+8,491)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,469 miles
    Test number
    246900380509
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass149,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,978 miles
    Test number
    879134661315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail149,978 miles (+10,988)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,978 miles
    Test number
    971952931798
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass138,990 miles (+8,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,990 miles
    Test number
    586671041831
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass130,382 miles (+7,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,382 miles
    Test number
    594430859751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass123,375 miles (+8,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,375 miles
    Test number
    964384388645
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,331 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,331 miles
    Test number
    152377899193
    • 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. Fail115,323 miles (+18,499)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,323 miles
    Test number
    211198851268
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,824 miles (+21,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    975340291325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass75,206 miles (+2,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,206 miles
    Test number
    710761619820
    • 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)

  14. Pass72,535 miles (+16,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    803179175236
    • 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)

  15. Pass56,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    351726890526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM63 PBU

Does LM63 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 PBU is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM63 PBU?
The MOT on LM63 PBU is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 PBU done?
LM63 PBU was recorded at 167,678 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 12,310 miles a year.
Has LM63 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 PBU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM63 PBU 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 LM63 PBU find?
LM63 PBU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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