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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L29 JHRMOT history

L29 JHR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L29 JHR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,888 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 JHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 JHR was last recorded at 149,888 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,463 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,425 miles
Average per year
11,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,888 miles
  • 2024 – 145,463 miles
  • 2023 – 141,986 miles
  • 2022 – 128,013 miles
  • 2021 – 113,357 miles
  • 2020 – 102,155 miles
  • 2019 – 88,916 miles
  • 2018 – 71,479 miles
  • 2017 – 53,741 miles
  • 2016 – 40,979 miles
  • 2015 – 29,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,888 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,888 miles (+4,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,888 miles
    Test number
    288005322994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass145,463 miles (+3,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,463 miles
    Test number
    363580697124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central Good Getting Low Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass141,986 miles (+13,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,986 miles
    Test number
    808770957744
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass128,013 miles (+14,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    125272822537
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen stone chipped
  5. Pass113,357 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,357 miles
    Test number
    342130967977
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail113,355 miles (+11,200)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,355 miles
    Test number
    524383796504
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass102,155 miles (+13,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,155 miles
    Test number
    766532656747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass88,916 miles (+17,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,916 miles
    Test number
    910223831481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass71,479 miles (+17,738)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,479 miles
    Test number
    685965052215
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass53,741 miles (+12,762)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    177491621169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,979 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,979 miles
    Test number
    541270721087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,266 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,266 miles
    Test number
    735528273017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    116266925105
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L29 JHR

Does L29 JHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 JHR is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 JHR?
The MOT on L29 JHR is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 JHR done?
L29 JHR was recorded at 149,888 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 11,358 miles a year.
Has L29 JHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 JHR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L29 JHR 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 L29 JHR find?
L29 JHR passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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