Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LL12 KGUMOT history
LL12 KGU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,119 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 131,119 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,745 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL12 KGU
- 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
- 17 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL12 KGU was last recorded at 131,119 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 14,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 116,166 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,953 miles
- Average per year
- 9,745 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,119 miles
- 2024 – 116,166 miles
- 2023 – 99,145 miles
- 2022 – 89,650 miles
- 2021 – 79,638 miles
- 2020 – 69,317 miles
- 2019 – 55,791 miles
- 2018 – 45,351 miles
- 2017 – 38,833 miles
- 2016 – 32,216 miles
- 2015 – 26,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,119 miles
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,119 miles (+14,953)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 131,119 miles
- Test number
- 439269508554
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass116,166 miles (+5,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 116,166 miles
- Test number
- 864554033794
- 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))
Pass111,041 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 111,041 miles
- Test number
- 986671651193
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail111,040 miles (+11,895)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,040 miles
- Test number
- 993700872429
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,145 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 99,145 miles
- Test number
- 834996921083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,145 miles (+9,495)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,145 miles
- Test number
- 573508198590
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,650 miles
- Test number
- 478169648049
- 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))
Fail89,650 miles (+10,012)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,650 miles
- Test number
- 558715064580
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))
Pass79,638 miles (+10,321)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 79,638 miles
- Test number
- 806586734508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,317 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,317 miles
- Test number
- 831971725746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,315 miles (+13,524)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,315 miles
- Test number
- 699365715100
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 55,791 miles
- Test number
- 522480168468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,787 miles (+10,436)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,787 miles
- Test number
- 302057272705
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,351 miles (+6,518)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 45,351 miles
- Test number
- 440980614408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,833 miles (+6,617)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 38,833 miles
- Test number
- 571510847389
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted & undertrays
Pass32,216 miles (+5,847)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 32,216 miles
- Test number
- 627610901671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 26,369 miles
- Test number
- 578241455025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,369 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,369 miles
- Test number
- 108981855025
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about LL12 KGU
- Does LL12 KGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 KGU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LL12 KGU?
- The MOT on LL12 KGU is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL12 KGU done?
- LL12 KGU was recorded at 131,119 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,745 miles a year.
- Has LL12 KGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL12 KGU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL12 KGU 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 LL12 KGU find?
- LL12 KGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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