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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

LP15 SBOMOT history

LP15 SBO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 112,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LP15 SBO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,477 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP15 SBO
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
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP15 SBO was last recorded at 112,477 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 13,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,856 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,621 miles
Average per year
9,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,477 miles
  • 2025 – 98,856 miles
  • 2024 – 86,518 miles
  • 2023 – 78,466 miles
  • 2022 – 70,372 miles
  • 2021 – 60,675 miles
  • 2020 – 50,819 miles
  • 2019 – 39,028 miles
  • 2018 – 29,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,477 miles
    Test number
    934493749493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail112,477 miles (+13,621)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,477 miles
    Test number
    120546331535
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cord 195/65/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass98,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    206146624894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, possibly off side drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail98,855 miles (+12,337)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    521287266753
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, possibly off side drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass86,518 miles (+8,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    463298380913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass78,466 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    566539414153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,372 miles (+9,697)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    658199499640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,675 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,675 miles
    Test number
    261651145203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,819 miles (+11,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    683841058018
    • 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))
  10. Pass39,028 miles (+9,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,028 miles
    Test number
    715621489205
    • 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. Pass29,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,601 miles
    Test number
    562121195345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP15 SBO

Does LP15 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP15 SBO is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP15 SBO?
The MOT on LP15 SBO is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP15 SBO done?
LP15 SBO was recorded at 112,477 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 9,799 miles a year.
Has LP15 SBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP15 SBO has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP15 SBO 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 LP15 SBO find?
LP15 SBO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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