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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

LM65 SBZMOT history

LM65 SBZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,037 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

LM65 SBZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2027
Mileage
163,037 km
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,335 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 SBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 SBZ was last recorded at 163,037 km on 28 Oct 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,037 km · 27 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
13,335 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,037 km
  • 2025 – 146,328 km
  • 2023 – 121,844 km
  • 2022 – 112,775 km
  • 2021 – 96,917 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,037 km
  • AdvisoryNearside 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracked and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,037 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    163,037 km
    Test number
    814239416789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail163,037 km (+16,709)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,037 km
    Test number
    844282389107
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Moderate Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Moderate Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass146,328 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,328 km
    Test number
    194742699524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,327 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,327 km
    Test number
    312049455708
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass131,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,301 miles
    Test number
    122812385220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass121,844 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,844 km
    Test number
    636756212411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,844 km (+9,069)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,844 km
    Test number
    736083699207
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass112,775 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,775 km
    Test number
    777611841019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail112,775 km (+15,858)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,775 km
    Test number
    761103826592
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass96,917 km1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,917 km
    Test number
    515808618460
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass39,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,865 miles
    Test number
    913792621246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracked and perished
  12. Fail39,865 miles (+6,732)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,865 miles
    Test number
    483429666794
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracked and perished
  13. Pass33,133 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    254202835537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    27,477 miles
    Test number
    946469714941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM65 SBZ

Does LM65 SBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 SBZ is valid until 24 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM65 SBZ?
The MOT on LM65 SBZ is valid until 24 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 SBZ done?
LM65 SBZ was recorded at 163,037 km at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 13,335 km a year.
Has LM65 SBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 SBZ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM65 SBZ 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 SBZ find?
LM65 SBZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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