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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 JKVMOT history

LB12 JKV is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 205,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
205,008 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 JKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 JKV was last recorded at 205,008 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,005 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
16,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,008 miles
  • 2025 – 190,373 miles
  • 2024 – 181,310 miles
  • 2023 – 173,715 miles
  • 2022 – 160,611 miles
  • 2021 – 145,023 miles
  • 2020 – 132,214 miles
  • 2019 – 116,851 miles
  • 2018 – 92,678 miles
  • 2016 – 44,637 miles
  • 2015 – 17,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,008 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    205,008 miles
    Test number
    914883433434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail205,005 miles (+14,632)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,005 miles
    Test number
    458500514248
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass190,373 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,373 miles
    Test number
    994915432493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Bottom Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension Components Covered In Surface Rust
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Covered In Surface Rust

  4. Fail190,373 miles (+9,063)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,373 miles
    Test number
    330411304506
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Bottom Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension Components Covered In Surface Rust
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Covered In Surface Rust

  5. Pass181,310 miles (+7,595)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,310 miles
    Test number
    711038807337
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers & undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Arm Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also Both Rear Arms Covered In Surface Rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,715 miles (+13,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,715 miles
    Test number
    277826037725
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover & Undertrays Fitted Unable to View Some Components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,611 miles (+15,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,611 miles
    Test number
    214839020474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,023 miles (+12,809)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,023 miles
    Test number
    133139448831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,214 miles (+15,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,214 miles
    Test number
    901639628554
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to do emissions readings to low

  10. Pass116,851 miles (+24,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,851 miles
    Test number
    116668809595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,678 miles (+48,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,678 miles
    Test number
    784012951775
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight side wall damage

  12. Pass44,637 miles (+27,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    457565946715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,256 miles
    Test number
    455260245030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,256 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,256 miles
    Test number
    838300145024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB12 JKV

Does LB12 JKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 JKV is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 JKV?
The MOT on LB12 JKV is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 JKV done?
LB12 JKV was recorded at 205,008 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 16,912 miles a year.
Has LB12 JKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 JKV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 JKV 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 JKV find?
LB12 JKV passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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