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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

LS13 DPUMOT history

LS13 DPU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LS13 DPU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,220 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 DPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 DPU was last recorded at 79,220 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,375 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,845 miles
Average per year
4,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,220 miles
  • 2024 – 75,375 miles
  • 2023 – 69,980 miles
  • 2022 – 65,852 miles
  • 2021 – 62,490 miles
  • 2020 – 58,339 miles
  • 2019 – 55,460 miles
  • 2018 – 46,825 miles
  • 2017 – 41,820 miles
  • 2016 – 33,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,220 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,220 miles (+3,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    435785128827
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass75,375 miles (+5,395)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    311955173045
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass69,980 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    943153156911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    364469177706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,852 miles (+3,362)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    464095236885
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass62,490 miles (+4,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,490 miles
    Test number
    365082357832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass58,339 miles (+2,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    794403066986
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Pass55,460 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,460 miles
    Test number
    917323732515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,049 miles (+6,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    563113860845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 3-4,000mls
  10. Pass46,825 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,825 miles
    Test number
    660368024768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,820 miles
    Test number
    783024686798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,808 miles (+8,726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    668549196312
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  13. Pass33,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,082 miles
    Test number
    990831292100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 DPU

Does LS13 DPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 DPU is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS13 DPU?
The MOT on LS13 DPU is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 DPU done?
LS13 DPU was recorded at 79,220 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,869 miles a year.
Has LS13 DPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 DPU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS13 DPU 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 DPU find?
LS13 DPU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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