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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 OFAMOT history

LB12 OFA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 167,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
167,458 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 OFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 OFA was last recorded at 167,458 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 8,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,996 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,462 miles
Average per year
10,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,458 miles
  • 2024 – 158,996 miles
  • 2023 – 149,968 miles
  • 2022 – 137,672 miles
  • 2021 – 125,093 miles
  • 2019 – 107,234 miles
  • 2018 – 102,922 miles
  • 2017 – 98,530 miles
  • 2016 – 87,873 miles
  • 2015 – 68,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,458 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, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,458 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,458 miles
    Test number
    182072992798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,996 miles
    Test number
    997513092043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,996 miles (+9,028)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,996 miles
    Test number
    396693752598
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass149,968 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,968 miles
    Test number
    692726993850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail149,877 miles (+12,205)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,877 miles
    Test number
    309076269112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass137,672 miles (+12,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,672 miles
    Test number
    464082014272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,093 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,093 miles
    Test number
    132007443963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,091 miles (+17,857)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,091 miles
    Test number
    186189283691
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,234 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,234 miles
    Test number
    965915213904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,221 miles (+4,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,221 miles
    Test number
    556577195769
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,922 miles (+4,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,922 miles
    Test number
    631893482051
    • AdvisoryStone chip in lower section of windscreen on off side, both rear tyres balding on inner edges

  12. Pass98,530 miles (+10,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,530 miles
    Test number
    448622196772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass87,873 miles (+19,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,873 miles
    Test number
    513316027244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,212 miles
    Test number
    518909085146
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 OFA

Does LB12 OFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 OFA expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 OFA?
The MOT on LB12 OFA expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 OFA done?
LB12 OFA was recorded at 167,458 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 10,375 miles a year.
Has LB12 OFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 OFA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 OFA 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 OFA find?
LB12 OFA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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