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Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

LM65 SDYMOT history

LM65 SDY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 70,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LM65 SDY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,624 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 SDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
6 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 SDY was last recorded at 70,624 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,925 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,699 miles
Average per year
4,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,624 miles
  • 2025 – 68,925 miles
  • 2024 – 66,487 miles
  • 2023 – 63,825 miles
  • 2022 – 60,852 miles
  • 2021 – 57,274 miles
  • 2019 – 52,262 miles
  • 2018 – 40,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,624 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,624 miles (+1,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    795879625266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,925 miles (+2,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,925 miles
    Test number
    923271441207
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass66,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,487 miles
    Test number
    259579357217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,487 miles (+2,662)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,487 miles
    Test number
    647269119157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,825 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,825 miles
    Test number
    267179669180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,852 miles
    Test number
    882308526303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail60,851 miles (+3,577)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    255723471718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass57,274 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    302935385101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,262 miles (+11,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    355080621707
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass40,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,386 miles
    Test number
    477729009061
    • 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. Fail40,386 miles1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,386 miles
    Test number
    794453160225
    • DangerousFront 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Questions about LM65 SDY

Does LM65 SDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 SDY is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM65 SDY?
The MOT on LM65 SDY is valid until 8 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 SDY done?
LM65 SDY was recorded at 70,624 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,214 miles a year.
Has LM65 SDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 SDY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM65 SDY 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 SDY find?
LM65 SDY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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