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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

LP13 GGUMOT history

LP13 GGU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LP13 GGU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,905 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP13 GGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP13 GGU was last recorded at 97,905 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 17,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2017: 18,556 miles, lower than 23,068 miles on 25 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,984 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17,921 miles
Average per year
7,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,905 miles
  • 2024 – 79,984 miles
  • 2023 – 62,587 miles
  • 2022 – 58,364 miles
  • 2021 – 55,453 miles
  • 2020 – 53,161 miles
  • 2019 – 42,367 miles
  • 2018 – 36,344 miles
  • 2017 – 18,556 miles
  • 2016 – 23,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,905 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,905 miles (+17,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    656117479785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass79,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,984 miles
    Test number
    180359900867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plates missing
  3. Fail79,984 miles (+14,064)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,984 miles
    Test number
    430608499681
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plates missing
  4. Pass65,920 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    587903858982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,587 miles (+4,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    960353994749
    • 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))
  6. Pass58,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,364 miles
    Test number
    972606643681
    • AdvisoryTHE EMISSIONS LIMITS WERE TESTEDAND MET BUT THE (DSM) COULD NOT REGISTER A READING. THE VEHICLE PASSED THE EMISSIONS TEST. NO PRINT OUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS.
  7. Fail58,364 miles (+2,911)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,364 miles
    Test number
    705968627413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTHE EMISSIONS LIMITS WERE TESTEDAND MET BUT THE (DSM) COULD NOT REGISTER A READING. THE VEHICLE PASSED THE EMISSIONS TEST. NO PRINT OUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS.
  8. Pass55,453 miles (+2,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    380772711606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,161 miles (+10,794)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    921911462957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass42,367 miles (+6,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    891015222121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass36,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,344 miles
    Test number
    170438689073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,344 miles (+17,788)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,344 miles
    Test number
    898480737329
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass18,556 miles (-4,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,556 miles
    Test number
    349336578239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,068 miles
    Test number
    606240345954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LP13 GGU

Does LP13 GGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP13 GGU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP13 GGU?
The MOT on LP13 GGU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP13 GGU done?
LP13 GGU was recorded at 97,905 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,962 miles a year.
Has LP13 GGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP13 GGU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LP13 GGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP13 GGU find?
LP13 GGU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17; nearside rear brake slightly binding; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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