Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB62 BWLMOT history
LB62 BWL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 208,003 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 208,003 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 17,473 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB62 BWL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB62 BWL was last recorded at 208,003 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 13,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 194,901 miles · 23 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,102 miles
- Average per year
- 17,473 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 208,003 miles
- 2024 – 194,901 miles
- 2023 – 180,563 miles
- 2022 – 152,905 miles
- 2021 – 122,199 miles
- 2020 – 101,297 miles
- 2019 – 75,379 miles
- 2018 – 55,093 miles
- 2017 – 40,151 miles
- 2016 – 32,866 miles
- 2015 – 25,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,003 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s , also faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front shocks corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear suspension components /subframe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 18 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,003 miles (+13,102)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 208,003 miles
- Test number
- 410824928956
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s , also faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass194,901 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 194,901 miles
- Test number
- 100234446156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail194,900 miles (+14,337)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,900 miles
- Test number
- 595457556887
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass180,563 miles (+391)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 180,563 miles
- Test number
- 871580740769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components /subframe corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
Fail180,172 miles (+27,267)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,172 miles
- Test number
- 377961950472
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components /subframe corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
Pass152,905 miles (+30,706)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 152,905 miles
- Test number
- 570952396350
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIncorrect brake pad and disc combination fitted on NSF and OSF but is secure and works as intended
Pass122,199 miles (+20,902)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 122,199 miles
- Test number
- 620133298877
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass101,297 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 101,297 miles
- Test number
- 621498299310
- 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))
Fail101,297 miles (+25,918)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,297 miles
- Test number
- 495286193047
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,379 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,379 miles
- Test number
- 935329976670
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail75,379 miles (+20,286)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,379 miles
- Test number
- 622582387227
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,093 miles (+14,942)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 55,093 miles
- Test number
- 298155700931
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,151 miles (+7,285)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 40,151 miles
- Test number
- 328478069605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,866 miles (+7,467)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 32,866 miles
- Test number
- 811514970505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,399 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 25,399 miles
- Test number
- 269378405185
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB62 BWL
- Does LB62 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 BWL is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB62 BWL?
- The MOT on LB62 BWL is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB62 BWL done?
- LB62 BWL was recorded at 208,003 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 17,473 miles a year.
- Has LB62 BWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB62 BWL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB62 BWL 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 LB62 BWL find?
- LB62 BWL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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