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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LL12 LAEMOT history

LL12 LAE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LL12 LAE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,665 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LAE was last recorded at 112,665 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,322 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,343 miles
Average per year
6,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,665 miles
  • 2025 – 107,322 miles
  • 2024 – 100,730 miles
  • 2023 – 94,451 miles
  • 2022 – 89,962 miles
  • 2021 – 86,800 miles
  • 2020 – 82,947 miles
  • 2019 – 78,865 miles
  • 2018 – 73,204 miles
  • 2017 – 68,155 miles
  • 2016 – 50,156 miles
  • 2015 – 39,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,665 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear noise from on road test advs further investigation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,665 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,665 miles
    Test number
    936793904354
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,665 miles (+5,343)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,665 miles
    Test number
    510524022225
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,322 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,322 miles
    Test number
    889915169943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,730 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,730 miles
    Test number
    269552134939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear noise from on road test advs further investigation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail100,727 miles (+6,276)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    449323222940
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear noise from on road test advs further investigation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass94,451 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,451 miles
    Test number
    773134721838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,962 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    128731081892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,800 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    670982315393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,947 miles (+4,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,947 miles
    Test number
    609037047259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,865 miles (+5,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    788429029317
    • 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))

  11. Pass73,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    740449743781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail73,204 miles (+5,049)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    650700932897
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass68,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,155 miles
    Test number
    255356009151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,155 miles (+6,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,155 miles
    Test number
    781963444967
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass61,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,513 miles
    Test number
    742812308036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,513 miles (+11,357)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,513 miles
    Test number
    363328522091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,156 miles (+11,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,156 miles
    Test number
    311892818661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,056 miles
    Test number
    687343675023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LAE

Does LL12 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LAE is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LAE?
The MOT on LL12 LAE is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 LAE done?
LL12 LAE was recorded at 112,665 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,350 miles a year.
Has LL12 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LAE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 LAE 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 LAE find?
LL12 LAE passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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