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Volkswagen Jetta

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 APUMOT history

LB12 APU is a brown diesel Volkswagen Jetta first used on 14 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,227 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 APU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 APU was last recorded at 141,227 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 11,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,144 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,083 miles
Average per year
11,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,227 miles
  • 2025 – 130,144 miles
  • 2024 – 125,976 miles
  • 2023 – 120,675 miles
  • 2022 – 109,336 miles
  • 2021 – 101,479 miles
  • 2019 – 99,723 miles
  • 2018 – 88,768 miles
  • 2017 – 76,249 miles
  • 2016 – 50,986 miles
  • 2015 – 16,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,227 miles (+11,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,227 miles
    Test number
    907195866922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,144 miles (+4,168)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,144 miles
    Test number
    481427952710
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass125,976 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,976 miles
    Test number
    788869768948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,675 miles (+11,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,675 miles
    Test number
    677151635728
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,336 miles (+7,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,336 miles
    Test number
    800071545567
    • AdvisoryEmissions not Detected

  6. Pass101,479 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    370541524449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,723 miles (+10,955)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,723 miles
    Test number
    677699185215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,768 miles (+12,519)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,768 miles
    Test number
    985404535308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,249 miles (+13,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,249 miles
    Test number
    402394720179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass62,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,723 miles
    Test number
    114824459187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,722 miles (+11,736)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,722 miles
    Test number
    926645069487
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass50,986 miles (+14,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,986 miles
    Test number
    855841559286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,651 miles (+11,686)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,651 miles
    Test number
    543870532463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,965 miles (+8,618)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,965 miles
    Test number
    917517097637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,347 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,347 miles
    Test number
    688841685130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,178 miles
    Test number
    527177465156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 APU

Does LB12 APU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 APU is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 APU?
The MOT on LB12 APU is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 APU done?
LB12 APU was recorded at 141,227 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 11,604 miles a year.
Has LB12 APU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 APU has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LB12 APU 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 LB12 APU find?
LB12 APU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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