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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LC12 YVBMOT history

LC12 YVB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LC12 YVB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,782 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YVB
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
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YVB was last recorded at 154,782 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,781 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
13,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,782 miles
  • 2025 – 145,323 miles
  • 2024 – 133,898 miles
  • 2023 – 121,909 miles
  • 2022 – 112,866 miles
  • 2021 – 99,734 miles
  • 2020 – 79,396 miles
  • 2019 – 62,079 miles
  • 2018 – 37,292 miles
  • 2017 – 10,534 miles
  • 2016 – 9,258 miles
  • 2015 – 7,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,782 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,782 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,782 miles
    Test number
    120196817375
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,781 miles (+9,458)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,781 miles
    Test number
    486005022704
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTRACKING MAY NEED CHECKING/ADJUSTING DUE TO UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

  3. Pass145,323 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,323 miles
    Test number
    249226910878
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail145,323 miles (+11,425)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,323 miles
    Test number
    205510663431
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,898 miles (+11,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,898 miles
    Test number
    418365971866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,909 miles (+9,043)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,909 miles
    Test number
    399570608214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to plys on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,866 miles
    Test number
    386283418270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,865 miles (+13,131)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,865 miles
    Test number
    582516502679
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,734 miles (+20,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    353766557676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass79,396 miles (+17,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,396 miles
    Test number
    338436047363
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass62,079 miles (+24,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,079 miles
    Test number
    949179782712
    • AdvisoryNo acceleration detected

  12. Pass37,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,292 miles
    Test number
    412262359200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,292 miles (+26,758)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,292 miles
    Test number
    959129363432
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  14. Pass10,534 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    10,534 miles
    Test number
    413437165138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,258 miles (+1,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    9,258 miles
    Test number
    614197816960
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre sidewalls cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracked & perished.

  16. Pass7,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    7,517 miles
    Test number
    317242835122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 YVB

Does LC12 YVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YVB is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YVB?
The MOT on LC12 YVB is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 YVB done?
LC12 YVB was recorded at 154,782 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 13,171 miles a year.
Has LC12 YVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YVB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 YVB 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 LC12 YVB find?
LC12 YVB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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