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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

LA12 UNYMOT history

LA12 UNY is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LA12 UNY white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,707 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UNY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UNY was last recorded at 104,707 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 12,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2017: 36,643 miles, lower than 51,248 miles on 14 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,216 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,491 miles
Average per year
7,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,707 miles
  • 2025 – 92,216 miles
  • 2024 – 77,162 miles
  • 2023 – 63,424 miles
  • 2022 – 49,542 miles
  • 2021 – 49,496 miles
  • 2020 – 44,976 miles
  • 2018 – 38,903 miles
  • 2017 – 36,643 miles
  • 2016 – 51,248 miles
  • 2015 – 25,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,707 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) and bald on inside shoulder - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm )Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,707 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    530780934382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) and bald on inside shoulder - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm )Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,707 miles (+12,491)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    194156606545
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) and bald on inside shoulder - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm )Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,216 miles (+15,054)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,216 miles
    Test number
    151289983392
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap sealing ring starting crack

  4. Pass77,162 miles (+13,738)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,162 miles
    Test number
    643132048025
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,424 miles (+13,882)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    173550452204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,542 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    417602491798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,536 miles (+40)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,536 miles
    Test number
    868492965973
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,496 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    491882500382
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail49,496 miles (+4,520)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    926044847055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass44,976 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,976 miles
    Test number
    897927133944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,903 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    551960129642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,643 miles (-14,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,643 miles
    Test number
    847858892621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  13. Pass51,248 miles (+25,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    464220482927
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads cracking outer edges
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted NSR unable to inspect seat belt operation
    • AdvisoryOSF door stiff to open from inside
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre tread cracking outer edge

  14. Pass25,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,506 miles
    Test number
    412472878786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,506 miles (+2,514)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,506 miles
    Test number
    567753777435
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass22,992 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,992 miles
    Test number
    219180165133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,982 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,982 miles
    Test number
    137655355190
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LA12 UNY

Does LA12 UNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UNY is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UNY?
The MOT on LA12 UNY is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UNY done?
LA12 UNY was recorded at 104,707 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 7,392 miles a year.
Has LA12 UNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UNY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 UNY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 UNY find?
LA12 UNY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) and bald on inside shoulder - strong advisory; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm )has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords - strong advisory, and 5 more.

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