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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LR13 FBUMOT history

LR13 FBU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LR13 FBU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,363 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 FBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 FBU was last recorded at 79,363 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,259 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
6,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,363 miles
  • 2025 – 71,043 miles
  • 2024 – 64,844 miles
  • 2023 – 58,021 miles
  • 2022 – 52,559 miles
  • 2021 – 45,165 miles
  • 2020 – 40,837 miles
  • 2019 – 33,860 miles
  • 2018 – 28,706 miles
  • 2017 – 21,481 miles
  • 2016 – 17,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,363 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,363 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,363 miles
    Test number
    984602070068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail79,259 miles (+8,216)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,259 miles
    Test number
    159391596235
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear on edge
  3. Pass71,043 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,043 miles
    Test number
    411045413463
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail71,043 miles (+6,199)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,043 miles
    Test number
    494300724346
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,844 miles
    Test number
    753685837949
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail64,844 miles (+6,823)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,844 miles
    Test number
    760188530923
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    501697954228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail58,021 miles (+5,462)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    420733723609
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass52,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,559 miles
    Test number
    618863332886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Fail52,558 miles (+7,393)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,558 miles
    Test number
    592466537564
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass45,165 miles (+4,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    994786211571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass40,837 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,837 miles
    Test number
    342226593754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  13. Fail40,802 miles (+6,942)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    343048190279
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  14. Pass33,860 miles (+5,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,860 miles
    Test number
    791874870669
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass28,706 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,706 miles
    Test number
    427548172437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,481 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    21,481 miles
    Test number
    420595778786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,774 miles
    Test number
    904927545931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR13 FBU

Does LR13 FBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 FBU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 FBU?
The MOT on LR13 FBU is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 FBU done?
LR13 FBU was recorded at 79,363 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,289 miles a year.
Has LR13 FBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 FBU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 FBU 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 FBU find?
LR13 FBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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