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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

LP65 VELMOT history

LP65 VEL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 126,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LP65 VEL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,775 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 VEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 VEL was last recorded at 126,775 miles on 26 May 2026, 10,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,634 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,141 miles
Average per year
10,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,775 miles
  • 2025 – 116,634 miles
  • 2024 – 105,518 miles
  • 2023 – 93,156 miles
  • 2022 – 83,662 miles
  • 2021 – 70,142 miles
  • 2020 – 66,117 miles
  • 2019 – 49,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,775 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,775 miles
    Test number
    544560696728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,769 miles (+10,135)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,769 miles
    Test number
    307963794653
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass116,634 miles (+11,116)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,634 miles
    Test number
    649428776351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,518 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,518 miles
    Test number
    481853841534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail105,481 miles (+12,325)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,481 miles
    Test number
    470555384405
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,156 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,156 miles
    Test number
    708129822366
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail93,152 miles (+9,490)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,152 miles
    Test number
    448671056081
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass83,662 miles (+13,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    465181271948
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass70,142 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    501774419538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,117 miles (+16,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,117 miles
    Test number
    481259248779
    • 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))
  11. Pass49,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,735 miles
    Test number
    270779860455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP65 VEL

Does LP65 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 VEL is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP65 VEL?
The MOT on LP65 VEL is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 VEL done?
LP65 VEL was recorded at 126,775 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 10,492 miles a year.
Has LP65 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 VEL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP65 VEL 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 LP65 VEL find?
LP65 VEL passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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