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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LD62 DBYMOT history

LD62 DBY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LD62 DBY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
62,502 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 DBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 DBY was last recorded at 62,502 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 2,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,347 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,155 miles
Average per year
3,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,502 miles
  • 2024 – 60,347 miles
  • 2023 – 57,981 miles
  • 2022 – 54,664 miles
  • 2021 – 52,732 miles
  • 2020 – 50,367 miles
  • 2019 – 47,889 miles
  • 2018 – 45,145 miles
  • 2017 – 42,043 miles
  • 2016 – 39,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,502 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,502 miles
    Test number
    472998768163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,502 miles (+2,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,502 miles
    Test number
    636303660128
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    404513623710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,347 miles (+2,366)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    468504695878
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  5. Pass57,981 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    648170780081
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  6. Pass54,664 miles (+1,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    824842753874
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  7. Pass52,732 miles (+2,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,732 miles
    Test number
    680954388212
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  8. Pass50,367 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    306589434262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,889 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    785642586838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,145 miles (+3,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,145 miles
    Test number
    532767019899
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  11. Pass42,043 miles (+2,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,043 miles
    Test number
    685176265365
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  12. Pass39,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    705869478011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing

  13. Fail39,167 miles (+6,686)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    637942072578
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing

  14. Pass32,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,481 miles
    Test number
    108449112424
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

Questions about LD62 DBY

Does LD62 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 DBY expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 DBY?
The MOT on LD62 DBY expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 DBY done?
LD62 DBY was recorded at 62,502 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,077 miles a year.
Has LD62 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 DBY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 DBY 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 LD62 DBY find?
LD62 DBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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