Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
LB12 VBUMOT history
LB12 VBU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,864 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 68,864 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,278 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 VBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 VBU was last recorded at 68,864 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,211 miles · 3 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,653 miles
- Average per year
- 5,278 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,864 miles
- 2025 – 63,211 miles
- 2024 – 57,639 miles
- 2023 – 52,176 miles
- 2022 – 46,229 miles
- 2021 – 40,401 miles
- 2019 – 32,766 miles
- 2018 – 27,590 miles
- 2017 – 24,153 miles
- 2016 – 19,879 miles
- 2015 – 13,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,864 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 68,864 miles
- Test number
- 444159664980
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Fail68,864 miles (+5,653)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,864 miles
- Test number
- 892873096536
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass63,211 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 63,211 miles
- Test number
- 862157854169
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,211 miles (+5,572)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,211 miles
- Test number
- 977409608523
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,639 miles (+5,463)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 57,639 miles
- Test number
- 884866479640
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass52,176 miles (+5,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 52,176 miles
- Test number
- 425267519119
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass46,229 miles (+5,828)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 46,229 miles
- Test number
- 447097443037
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass40,401 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 40,401 miles
- Test number
- 437615600437
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail40,401 miles (+7,635)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,401 miles
- Test number
- 593691037241
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass32,766 miles (+5,176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 32,766 miles
- Test number
- 955985784365
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass27,590 miles (+3,437)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 27,590 miles
- Test number
- 619505336729
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass24,153 miles (+4,274)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 24,153 miles
- Test number
- 270100715058
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass19,879 miles (+6,793)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 19,879 miles
- Test number
- 426323884367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 13,086 miles
- Test number
- 918107765152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 VBU
- Does LB12 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VBU is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 VBU?
- The MOT on LB12 VBU is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 VBU done?
- LB12 VBU was recorded at 68,864 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,278 miles a year.
- Has LB12 VBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 VBU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 VBU 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 VBU find?
- LB12 VBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
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