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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LP62 LMUMOT history

LP62 LMU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LP62 LMU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,575 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP62 LMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP62 LMU was last recorded at 79,575 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,571 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,575 miles
  • 2025 – 75,872 miles
  • 2024 – 70,707 miles
  • 2023 – 63,568 miles
  • 2022 – 57,054 miles
  • 2021 – 54,617 miles
  • 2020 – 54,130 miles
  • 2019 – 51,054 miles
  • 2018 – 48,631 miles
  • 2017 – 39,840 miles
  • 2016 – 29,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,575 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front outer mirror case damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,575 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    773391611222
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer mirror case damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Fail79,571 miles (+3,699)2 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,571 miles
    Test number
    403084820364
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer mirror case damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass75,872 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,872 miles
    Test number
    722230521200
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail75,872 miles (+5,165)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,872 miles
    Test number
    749906838831
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass70,707 miles (+7,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    513107715983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass63,568 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    714804705693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,054 miles (+2,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    334305037194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass54,617 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,617 miles
    Test number
    892331981859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,130 miles (+3,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,130 miles
    Test number
    923273422262
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock boot split right front
  10. Pass51,054 miles (+2,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    756984541032
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass48,631 miles (+8,791)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    612371727653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,840 miles (+9,989)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,840 miles
    Test number
    527756540203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,851 miles
    Test number
    769758031659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP62 LMU

Does LP62 LMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP62 LMU is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP62 LMU?
The MOT on LP62 LMU is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP62 LMU done?
LP62 LMU was recorded at 79,575 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,913 miles a year.
Has LP62 LMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP62 LMU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP62 LMU 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 LP62 LMU find?
LP62 LMU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake master cylinder close to minimum mark; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s, and 6 more.

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