Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
V13 LFBMOT history
V13 LFB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,932 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 136,932 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V13 LFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V13 LFB was last recorded at 136,932 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 136,924 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 5,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,932 miles
- 2024 – 133,307 miles
- 2023 – 127,035 miles
- 2022 – 121,733 miles
- 2021 – 116,747 miles
- 2020 – 108,176 miles
- 2019 – 100,733 miles
- 2018 – 91,901 miles
- 2017 – 71,237 miles
- 2016 – 66,439 miles
- 2015 – 61,480 miles
- 2014 – 55,577 miles
- 2012 – 49,394 miles
- 2011 – 43,655 miles
- 2010 – 37,876 miles
- 2009 – 32,781 miles
- 2008 – 28,458 miles
- 2007 – 25,121 miles
- 2006 – 20,796 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,932 miles
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides N/S and O/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge,tyre on legal limit 1,6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,932 miles (+8)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 136,932 miles
- Test number
- 772643576432
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides N/S and O/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge,tyre on legal limit 1,6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,924 miles (+3,617)5 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,924 miles
- Test number
- 694709299940
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides N/S and O/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge,tyre on legal limit 1,6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,307 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 133,307 miles
- Test number
- 642773799163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail133,291 miles (+6,256)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,291 miles
- Test number
- 744052844493
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 127,035 miles
- Test number
- 441693412589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,035 miles (+5,302)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,035 miles
- Test number
- 771770053469
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,733 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 121,733 miles
- Test number
- 864795556766
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail121,733 miles (+4,986)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,733 miles
- Test number
- 975916087802
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass116,747 miles (+3,193)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 116,747 miles
- Test number
- 322527927188
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass113,554 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 113,554 miles
- Test number
- 735836306238
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail113,554 miles (+5,378)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,554 miles
- Test number
- 340881926029
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass108,176 miles (+7,443)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 108,176 miles
- Test number
- 721895316040
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Advisory195/65r15
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass100,733 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 100,733 miles
- Test number
- 472821152170
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail100,733 miles (+8,832)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,733 miles
- Test number
- 604121401087
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,901 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 91,901 miles
- Test number
- 812781727137
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test items from mirror
Fail81,891 miles (+10,654)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,891 miles
- Test number
- 666506395318
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test items from mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner side wall badly perished urgent attention required
Pass71,237 miles (+4,798)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,237 miles
- Test number
- 704250727723
- AdvisoryFront tyres perishing nearside and offside
Pass66,439 miles (+4,959)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 66,439 miles
- Test number
- 179164935971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,480 miles (+5,903)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 61,480 miles
- Test number
- 567284155067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,577 miles (+6,183)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 55,577 miles
- Test number
- 428048554019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,394 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,394 miles
- Test number
- 435932942472
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass49,394 miles (+5,739)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 49,394 miles
- Test number
- 447922042497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,655 miles (+5,779)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 43,655 miles
- Test number
- 279500681242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,876 miles (+5,095)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 37,876 miles
- Test number
- 544666050248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,781 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,781 miles
- Test number
- 313667759463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,775 miles (+4,317)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,775 miles
- Test number
- 264124759297
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass28,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 28,458 miles
- Test number
- 700022458215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,456 miles (+3,335)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,456 miles
- Test number
- 360112058224
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre out of shape
Pass25,121 miles (+4,325)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,121 miles
- Test number
- 323397857281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,796 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 20,796 miles
- Test number
- 204517776423
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V13 LFB
- Does V13 LFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 LFB is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V13 LFB?
- The MOT on V13 LFB is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V13 LFB done?
- V13 LFB was recorded at 136,932 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,935 miles a year.
- Has V13 LFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V13 LFB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V13 LFB 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 V13 LFB find?
- V13 LFB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: front position lamp incorrect colour both sides n/s and o/s; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 10 more.
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