Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc
L12 PHNMOT history
L12 PHN is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 131,224 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L12 PHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 26 Feb 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L12 PHN was last recorded at 131,224 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 6,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,361 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,863 miles
- Average per year
- 8,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,224 miles
- 2025 – 124,361 miles
- 2024 – 115,998 miles
- 2023 – 106,687 miles
- 2021 – 97,703 miles
- 2020 – 81,658 miles
- 2019 – 75,815 miles
- 2018 – 70,240 miles
- 2017 – 61,724 miles
- 2016 – 51,178 miles
- 2015 – 43,369 miles
- 2014 – 33,982 miles
- 2013 – 15,593 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,224 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in tread band (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 12 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,224 miles (+6,863)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 131,224 miles
- Test number
- 259034729957
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in tread band (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass124,361 miles (+8,363)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 124,361 miles
- Test number
- 443638899901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass115,998 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 115,998 miles
- Test number
- 277732480189
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Wear at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,998 miles (+9,311)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,998 miles
- Test number
- 188237022137
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Wear at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,687 miles (+8,984)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 106,687 miles
- Test number
- 661942006707
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,703 miles (+7,602)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,703 miles
- Test number
- 403333570790
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,101 miles (+8,443)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 90,101 miles
- Test number
- 272085387264
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken but still secure at time of test
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade smeary
Pass81,658 miles (+5,843)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 81,658 miles
- Test number
- 682832508882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,815 miles (+5,575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 75,815 miles
- Test number
- 973594305566
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass70,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 70,240 miles
- Test number
- 103058131033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,240 miles (+8,516)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,240 miles
- Test number
- 404185067036
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass61,724 miles (+10,546)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 61,724 miles
- Test number
- 693360841648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,178 miles (+7,809)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 51,178 miles
- Test number
- 244453839350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,369 miles (+9,387)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 43,369 miles
- Test number
- 496624155055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,982 miles (+18,389)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 33,982 miles
- Test number
- 635787654078
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass15,593 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 15,593 miles
- Test number
- 539643243070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail15,593 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,593 miles
- Test number
- 226283243093
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L12 PHN
- Does L12 PHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L12 PHN is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L12 PHN?
- The MOT on L12 PHN is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L12 PHN done?
- L12 PHN was recorded at 131,224 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,963 miles a year.
- Has L12 PHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L12 PHN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L12 PHN 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 L12 PHN find?
- L12 PHN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tread band.
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