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Beige · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

LM63 YWUMOT history

LM63 YWU is a beige diesel Volkswagen California first used on 5 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LM63 YWU beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,676 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 YWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 YWU was last recorded at 76,676 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 6,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,031 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,645 miles
Average per year
5,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,676 miles
  • 2025 – 70,031 miles
  • 2024 – 61,871 miles
  • 2023 – 60,872 miles
  • 2022 – 58,091 miles
  • 2021 – 54,337 miles
  • 2020 – 50,043 miles
  • 2019 – 46,255 miles
  • 2018 – 41,333 miles
  • 2017 – 35,141 miles
  • 2016 – 27,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,676 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin in poor condition
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer box in poor condition

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,676 miles (+6,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,676 miles
    Test number
    142195704861
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer box in poor condition

  2. Pass70,031 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,031 miles
    Test number
    547831726144
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables return spring broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Fail70,031 miles (+8,160)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,031 miles
    Test number
    706729646249
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables return spring broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass61,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    649723542266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail61,871 miles (+999)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    258190537242
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass60,872 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    952985004466
    • AdvisoryRear light lens cracked

  7. Pass58,091 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,091 miles
    Test number
    879901297963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens cracked

  8. Pass54,337 miles (+4,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    641455136708
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/sand n/s rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,043 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    112070553453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass46,255 miles (+4,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    763358417365
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of corrosion

  11. Pass41,333 miles (+6,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,333 miles
    Test number
    554068785507
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass35,141 miles (+8,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,141 miles
    Test number
    328907211528
    • AdvisoryOffside & Nearside front tyres wearing on edges

  13. Pass27,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,081 miles
    Test number
    682681424081
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Questions about LM63 YWU

Does LM63 YWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 YWU is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 YWU?
The MOT on LM63 YWU is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 YWU done?
LM63 YWU was recorded at 76,676 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,255 miles a year.
Has LM63 YWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 YWU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM63 YWU 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 YWU find?
LM63 YWU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust box outer skin in poor condition; rear exhaust outer box in poor condition.

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