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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LS13 DPEMOT history

LS13 DPE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 159,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LS13 DPE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,016 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 DPE
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
17 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 DPE was last recorded at 159,016 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 12,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,155 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
12,861 miles
Average per year
11,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,016 miles
  • 2024 – 146,155 miles
  • 2023 – 135,396 miles
  • 2022 – 119,831 miles
  • 2021 – 109,959 miles
  • 2019 – 94,912 miles
  • 2018 – 80,256 miles
  • 2017 – 60,822 miles
  • 2016 – 49,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,016 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,016 miles (+12,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,016 miles
    Test number
    260608490768
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,155 miles
    Test number
    395406997794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel damaged

  3. Fail146,155 miles (+10,759)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,155 miles
    Test number
    385705361590
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel damaged

  4. Pass135,396 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,396 miles
    Test number
    246085785809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail135,361 miles (+15,530)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,361 miles
    Test number
    391474745167
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,831 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,831 miles
    Test number
    764817004238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,830 miles (+9,871)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,830 miles
    Test number
    901561626158
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass109,959 miles (+15,047)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,959 miles
    Test number
    724673563966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    200916502052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail94,912 miles (+14,656)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    226602279684
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    276575022567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail80,256 miles (+19,434)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    164728840415
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass60,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,822 miles
    Test number
    954050803437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail60,822 miles (+11,701)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,822 miles
    Test number
    250994463750
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,121 miles
    Test number
    379878256351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 DPE

Does LS13 DPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 DPE is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 DPE?
The MOT on LS13 DPE is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 DPE done?
LS13 DPE was recorded at 159,016 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 11,288 miles a year.
Has LS13 DPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 DPE has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS13 DPE 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 LS13 DPE find?
LS13 DPE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4.

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