
Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB12 JKUMOT history
LB12 JKU is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 220,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 220,361 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 15,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 JKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 JKU was last recorded at 220,361 miles on 5 May 2026, 9,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 211,046 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,315 miles
- Average per year
- 15,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 220,361 miles
- 2025 – 211,046 miles
- 2024 – 200,867 miles
- 2023 – 187,853 miles
- 2022 – 171,914 miles
- 2021 – 160,967 miles
- 2020 – 153,354 miles
- 2019 – 136,331 miles
- 2018 – 116,519 miles
- 2017 – 96,942 miles
- 2016 – 73,157 miles
- 2015 – 54,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,361 miles (+9,315)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 220,361 miles
- Test number
- 854351352305
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass211,046 miles (+10,179)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 211,046 miles
- Test number
- 914759311280
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass200,867 miles (+13,014)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 200,867 miles
- Test number
- 509526437371
- MinorFront Windscreen 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass187,853 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 187,853 miles
- Test number
- 706102639587
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail187,853 miles (+15,939)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,853 miles
- Test number
- 182255809828
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,914 miles (+10,947)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 171,914 miles
- Test number
- 767213283261
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass160,967 miles (+7,613)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 160,967 miles
- Test number
- 553660330418
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres misshaped on inner
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,354 miles (+17,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 153,354 miles
- Test number
- 917242909777
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass136,331 miles (+19,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 136,331 miles
- Test number
- 131639538786
- AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass116,519 miles (+19,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 116,519 miles
- Test number
- 625665435389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on inner edges
Pass96,942 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 96,942 miles
- Test number
- 274261295879
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,937 miles (+23,780)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,937 miles
- Test number
- 633797772223
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,157 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 73,157 miles
- Test number
- 362510534661
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Fail73,157 miles (+18,381)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,157 miles
- Test number
- 431315107872
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass54,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 54,776 miles
- Test number
- 259255735487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,776 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,776 miles
- Test number
- 615435635192
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LB12 JKU
- Does LB12 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 JKU is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 JKU?
- The MOT on LB12 JKU is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 JKU done?
- LB12 JKU was recorded at 220,361 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 15,090 miles a year.
- Has LB12 JKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 JKU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB12 JKU 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 JKU find?
- LB12 JKU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded both rears; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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