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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LL12 LAOMOT history

LL12 LAO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 162,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LL12 LAO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,406 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LAO
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
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LAO was last recorded at 162,406 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,400 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
11,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,406 miles
  • 2025 – 150,479 miles
  • 2024 – 142,470 miles
  • 2023 – 135,205 miles
  • 2022 – 121,091 miles
  • 2021 – 107,266 miles
  • 2020 – 97,562 miles
  • 2019 – 87,626 miles
  • 2017 – 56,209 miles
  • 2016 – 49,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sll damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,406 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,406 miles
    Test number
    319661060653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sll damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  2. Fail162,400 miles (+11,921)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,400 miles
    Test number
    389396093633
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sll damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  3. Pass150,479 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,479 miles
    Test number
    763400602598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,470 miles (+7,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,470 miles
    Test number
    522933976031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill impact damaged
  5. Pass135,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,205 miles
    Test number
    744615365951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail135,205 miles (+14,114)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,205 miles
    Test number
    599513320540
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    222568979974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill impact damaged but not deemed structurally weakened
  8. Fail121,089 miles (+13,823)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,089 miles
    Test number
    392494947979
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to exposing ply (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill impact damaged but not deemed structurally weakened
  9. Pass107,266 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,266 miles
    Test number
    936221152146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,562 miles (+9,936)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    173376146066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass87,626 miles (+31,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,626 miles
    Test number
    318442026330
    • 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))
  12. Pass56,209 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,209 miles
    Test number
    855151494701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    367377224498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LAO

Does LL12 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LAO is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LAO?
The MOT on LL12 LAO is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 LAO done?
LL12 LAO was recorded at 162,406 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 11,487 miles a year.
Has LL12 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LAO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 LAO 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 LAO find?
LL12 LAO passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower sll damaged, and 3 more.

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