Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LB12 PHNMOT history
LB12 PHN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,436 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 165,436 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 PHN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 PHN was last recorded at 165,436 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 4,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,447 miles · 18 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,989 miles
- Average per year
- 10,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,436 miles
- 2025 – 160,447 miles
- 2023 – 151,036 miles
- 2022 – 143,688 miles
- 2021 – 129,204 miles
- 2020 – 119,033 miles
- 2019 – 109,351 miles
- 2018 – 94,855 miles
- 2017 – 81,441 miles
- 2016 – 66,741 miles
- 2015 – 51,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,436 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,436 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 165,436 miles
- Test number
- 748163248186
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail165,436 miles (+4,989)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,436 miles
- Test number
- 661620957037
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass160,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 160,447 miles
- Test number
- 786249622532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,444 miles (+9,408)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,444 miles
- Test number
- 463294943873
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,036 miles (+7,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 151,036 miles
- Test number
- 811091157894
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,688 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 143,688 miles
- Test number
- 724322929097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail143,688 miles (+14,484)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,688 miles
- Test number
- 850998934698
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass129,204 miles (+10,171)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 129,204 miles
- Test number
- 503665097658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,033 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 119,033 miles
- Test number
- 774575945559
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre going lumpy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail119,033 miles (+9,682)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,033 miles
- Test number
- 496663340690
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre going lumpy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,351 miles (+14,496)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,351 miles
- Test number
- 853587552187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,855 miles (+13,414)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 94,855 miles
- Test number
- 885953591171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,441 miles (+14,700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 81,441 miles
- Test number
- 389177987492
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass66,741 miles (+14,858)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,741 miles
- Test number
- 764306736307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,883 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,883 miles
- Test number
- 909698665130
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB12 PHN
- Does LB12 PHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 PHN is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 PHN?
- The MOT on LB12 PHN is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 PHN done?
- LB12 PHN was recorded at 165,436 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 10,338 miles a year.
- Has LB12 PHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 PHN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 PHN 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 PHN find?
- LB12 PHN passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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