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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LC12 YWDMOT history

LC12 YWD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LC12 YWD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,753 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YWD was last recorded at 126,753 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,750 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,753 miles
  • 2025 – 108,562 miles
  • 2022 – 103,256 miles
  • 2021 – 92,780 miles
  • 2019 – 88,491 miles
  • 2018 – 69,055 miles
  • 2017 – 61,063 miles
  • 2016 – 52,728 miles
  • 2015 – 40,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,753 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,753 miles
    Test number
    265644809428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,750 miles (+18,188)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,750 miles
    Test number
    610221076997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limit. Cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass108,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    926755799139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,560 miles (+5,304)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    434906438180
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass103,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,256 miles
    Test number
    868155490613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,256 miles (+10,476)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,256 miles
    Test number
    508967940990
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  7. Pass92,780 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    974345011172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail92,780 miles (+4,289)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    299014957679
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass88,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,491 miles
    Test number
    320356117152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,491 miles (+19,436)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,491 miles
    Test number
    147376888077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass69,055 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,055 miles
    Test number
    558414159493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,063 miles (+8,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,063 miles
    Test number
    129683791183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass52,728 miles (+12,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    694052126566
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass40,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    176155255160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 YWD

Does LC12 YWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YWD is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YWD?
The MOT on LC12 YWD is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 YWD done?
LC12 YWD was recorded at 126,753 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 8,040 miles a year.
Has LC12 YWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YWD has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 YWD 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 YWD find?
LC12 YWD passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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