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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

LM65 MGEMOT history

LM65 MGE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 129,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LM65 MGE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,918 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 MGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 MGE was last recorded at 129,918 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 6,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,588 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,330 miles
Average per year
11,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,918 miles
  • 2024 – 123,588 miles
  • 2023 – 109,685 miles
  • 2022 – 98,283 miles
  • 2021 – 82,404 miles
  • 2020 – 72,141 miles
  • 2019 – 61,235 miles
  • 2018 – 47,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,918 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,918 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,918 miles
    Test number
    748640530551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,588 miles
    Test number
    597821035233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,587 miles (+13,902)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,587 miles
    Test number
    613383197205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass109,685 miles (+11,402)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    900730011834
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,283 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,283 miles
    Test number
    429246206070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,281 miles (+15,877)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    924116233847
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass82,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    781196362708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,404 miles (+10,263)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    520537810487
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  9. Pass72,141 miles (+10,906)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    783777141926
    • AdvisoryBrake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass61,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    701676420256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail61,235 miles (+13,559)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    773045587699
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass47,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,676 miles
    Test number
    114248991919
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel inner rim slightly buckled.
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly split.

Questions about LM65 MGE

Does LM65 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 MGE is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM65 MGE?
The MOT on LM65 MGE is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 MGE done?
LM65 MGE was recorded at 129,918 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 11,383 miles a year.
Has LM65 MGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 MGE has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM65 MGE 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 LM65 MGE find?
LM65 MGE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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