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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LD62 UVTMOT history

LD62 UVT is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 164,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LD62 UVT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
164,027 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 UVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD62 UVT was last recorded at 164,027 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,868 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,159 miles
Average per year
8,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,027 miles
  • 2025 – 158,868 miles
  • 2024 – 153,516 miles
  • 2023 – 150,993 miles
  • 2022 – 142,149 miles
  • 2021 – 133,445 miles
  • 2020 – 124,859 miles
  • 2019 – 112,960 miles
  • 2018 – 102,917 miles
  • 2017 – 92,482 miles
  • 2016 – 87,526 miles
  • 2015 – 66,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,027 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly cracked/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,027 miles (+5,159)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,027 miles
    Test number
    349323818184
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass158,868 miles (+5,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,868 miles
    Test number
    757977220129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass153,516 miles (+2,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,516 miles
    Test number
    163382844438
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint corroded/loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,993 miles
    Test number
    465060300295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail150,993 miles (+8,844)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,993 miles
    Test number
    125485887844
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass142,149 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,149 miles
    Test number
    805689786070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail142,147 miles (+8,702)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,147 miles
    Test number
    174743780676
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass133,445 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,445 miles
    Test number
    965529565192
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,443 miles (+8,584)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,443 miles
    Test number
    701177692275
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,859 miles (+11,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    761691606987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Disc faces corroded

  11. Pass112,960 miles (+10,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,960 miles
    Test number
    522712780240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass102,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,917 miles
    Test number
    701389562304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,914 miles (+10,432)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,914 miles
    Test number
    416585541993
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass92,482 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    357581076541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    413157057494
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under car covers fitted

  16. Fail87,526 miles (+20,680)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    881103281554
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under car covers fitted

  17. Pass66,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,846 miles
    Test number
    111348432131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LD62 UVT

Does LD62 UVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD62 UVT expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD62 UVT?
The MOT on LD62 UVT expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD62 UVT done?
LD62 UVT was recorded at 164,027 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,773 miles a year.
Has LD62 UVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 UVT has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 UVT 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 UVT find?
LD62 UVT failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill; offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill.

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