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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 APVMOT history

LB12 APV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,838 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 APV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 APV was last recorded at 90,838 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,481 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,357 miles
Average per year
5,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,838 miles
  • 2025 – 89,481 miles
  • 2024 – 87,961 miles
  • 2023 – 86,658 miles
  • 2022 – 85,362 miles
  • 2021 – 84,005 miles
  • 2020 – 82,525 miles
  • 2019 – 80,464 miles
  • 2018 – 62,336 miles
  • 2016 – 46,543 miles
  • 2015 – 31,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,838 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,838 miles (+1,357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,838 miles
    Test number
    100854659303
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass89,481 miles (+1,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,481 miles
    Test number
    221568724186
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass87,961 miles (+1,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    148290122942
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass86,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    226687812619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail86,658 miles (+1,296)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    605855837410
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,362 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,362 miles
    Test number
    743007178108
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,348 miles (+1,343)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,348 miles
    Test number
    587041052149
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,005 miles (+1,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,005 miles
    Test number
    833384059940
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass82,525 miles (+2,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,525 miles
    Test number
    579488835546
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass80,464 miles (+18,128)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    920234797032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,336 miles (+506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,336 miles
    Test number
    117177093475
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  12. Fail61,830 miles (+1,438)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,830 miles
    Test number
    390245161274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  13. Pass60,392 miles (+13,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    963739243208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm advise replacment (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,543 miles (+10,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,543 miles
    Test number
    410631224616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass36,320 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    816502194703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    627096655165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 APV

Does LB12 APV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 APV is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 APV?
The MOT on LB12 APV is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 APV done?
LB12 APV was recorded at 90,838 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,314 miles a year.
Has LB12 APV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 APV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 APV 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 APV find?
LB12 APV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush; offside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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