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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

LR13 EAMMOT history

LR13 EAM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LR13 EAM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,924 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 EAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 EAM was last recorded at 169,924 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 14,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,798 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,126 miles
Average per year
13,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,924 miles
  • 2025 – 155,798 miles
  • 2024 – 142,183 miles
  • 2023 – 129,119 miles
  • 2022 – 115,903 miles
  • 2021 – 104,425 miles
  • 2019 – 82,652 miles
  • 2018 – 70,638 miles
  • 2017 – 54,350 miles
  • 2016 – 35,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,924 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,924 miles (+14,126)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,924 miles
    Test number
    473595506305
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass155,798 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,798 miles
    Test number
    727574729398
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers /advise replace (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Fail155,798 miles (+13,615)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,798 miles
    Test number
    699313166848
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers /advise replace (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front day running lamp not working
  4. Pass142,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,183 miles
    Test number
    500064050857
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail142,183 miles (+13,064)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,183 miles
    Test number
    924621220815
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass129,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    621247020701
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail129,119 miles (+13,216)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    326875014116
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass115,903 miles (+11,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,903 miles
    Test number
    778071499419
    • 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))
  9. Pass104,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,425 miles
    Test number
    188705686193
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail104,425 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,425 miles
    Test number
    267567658927
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass148,822 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,822 km
    Test number
    652117908865
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass82,652 miles (+12,014)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    928821290940
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass70,638 miles (+16,288)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,638 miles
    Test number
    113586125673
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Pass54,350 miles (+19,022)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,350 miles
    Test number
    863399103587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,328 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,328 miles
    Test number
    911737604523
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LR13 EAM

Does LR13 EAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 EAM is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 EAM?
The MOT on LR13 EAM is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 EAM done?
LR13 EAM was recorded at 169,924 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 13,026 miles a year.
Has LR13 EAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 EAM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR13 EAM 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 LR13 EAM find?
LR13 EAM passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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