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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,461 cc

LA12 WGUMOT history

LA12 WGU is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LA12 WGU black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
188,786 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
16,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 WGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 WGU was last recorded at 188,786 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 13,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,703 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,083 miles
Average per year
16,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,786 miles
  • 2024 – 175,703 miles
  • 2023 – 165,474 miles
  • 2022 – 149,099 miles
  • 2021 – 130,347 miles
  • 2020 – 114,722 miles
  • 2019 – 99,889 miles
  • 2018 – 75,628 miles
  • 2017 – 52,377 miles
  • 2016 – 32,820 miles
  • 2015 – 19,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,786 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    188,786 miles
    Test number
    161744674251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail188,784 miles (+13,081)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,784 miles
    Test number
    227195208060
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,703 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    175,703 miles
    Test number
    472737813633
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has side wall damage

  4. Fail175,699 miles (+10,225)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,699 miles
    Test number
    248267967704
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/17 H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has side wall damage

  5. Pass165,474 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,474 miles
    Test number
    836203330196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail165,471 miles (+16,372)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,471 miles
    Test number
    513437625879
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass149,099 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,099 miles
    Test number
    335246494974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Fail149,097 miles (+18,750)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,097 miles
    Test number
    395668492785
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass130,347 miles (+15,625)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,347 miles
    Test number
    789958326241
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield deteriorated.

  10. Pass114,722 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,722 miles
    Test number
    912666554303
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail114,720 miles (+14,831)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,720 miles
    Test number
    204470451173
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass99,889 miles (+24,261)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,889 miles
    Test number
    335133415020
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread 215/60/17 96h

  13. Pass75,628 miles (+23,251)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,628 miles
    Test number
    425308325473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass52,377 miles (+19,557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,377 miles
    Test number
    726814685038
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all inner pads front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Pass32,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,820 miles
    Test number
    309447796896
    • AdvisoryEngine cover.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail32,820 miles (+13,182)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,820 miles
    Test number
    482116858540
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass19,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,638 miles
    Test number
    311849655655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,638 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,638 miles
    Test number
    645306498207
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LA12 WGU

Does LA12 WGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 WGU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 WGU?
The MOT on LA12 WGU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 WGU done?
LA12 WGU was recorded at 188,786 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 16,843 miles a year.
Has LA12 WGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 WGU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LA12 WGU 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 LA12 WGU find?
LA12 WGU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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