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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB12 JRUMOT history

LB12 JRU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 153,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,402 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 JRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 JRU was last recorded at 153,402 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 12,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,670 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,732 miles
Average per year
12,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,402 miles
  • 2025 – 140,670 miles
  • 2024 – 124,941 miles
  • 2023 – 113,832 miles
  • 2022 – 96,216 miles
  • 2021 – 80,851 miles
  • 2020 – 68,320 miles
  • 2019 – 58,459 miles
  • 2018 – 43,786 miles
  • 2017 – 30,974 miles
  • 2016 – 27,684 miles
  • 2015 – 20,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,402 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s - o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front wipers slightly smear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,402 miles (+12,732)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,402 miles
    Test number
    158783773003
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass140,670 miles (+709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,670 miles
    Test number
    550409660551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail139,961 miles (+15,020)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,961 miles
    Test number
    717007907385
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass124,941 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,941 miles
    Test number
    284053585901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s - o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,927 miles (+11,095)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,927 miles
    Test number
    704941128444
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s - o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,832 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,832 miles
    Test number
    883336598854
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,820 miles (+17,604)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    149003136560
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,216 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,216 miles
    Test number
    301929503251
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail96,216 miles (+15,365)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,216 miles
    Test number
    117972301313
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,851 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    713246821127
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail80,822 miles (+12,502)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,822 miles
    Test number
    150219213390
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,320 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,320 miles
    Test number
    183712461407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,257 miles (+9,798)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    550429223916
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerbed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking , close to limit on inner edge and cut deep in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass58,459 miles (+14,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    347707303211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass43,786 miles (+12,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    791903861002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,974 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,974 miles
    Test number
    412604932816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,684 miles (+7,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,684 miles
    Test number
    937058867366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,037 miles
    Test number
    307877735490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 JRU

Does LB12 JRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 JRU is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 JRU?
The MOT on LB12 JRU is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 JRU done?
LB12 JRU was recorded at 153,402 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 12,120 miles a year.
Has LB12 JRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 JRU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 JRU 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 JRU find?
LB12 JRU passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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