
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LL12 SHJMOT history
LL12 SHJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 170,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 170,689 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL12 SHJ
- 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
- 31 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL12 SHJ was last recorded at 170,689 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 9,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 161,310 miles · 26 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,379 miles
- Average per year
- 12,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 170,689 miles
- 2024 – 161,310 miles
- 2023 – 148,090 miles
- 2021 – 127,965 miles
- 2020 – 120,727 miles
- 2019 – 109,416 miles
- 2018 – 94,457 miles
- 2017 – 79,836 miles
- 2016 – 64,387 miles
- 2015 – 47,486 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,689 miles (+9,379)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 170,689 miles
- Test number
- 590827795873
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass161,310 miles (+13,220)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 161,310 miles
- Test number
- 724895338517
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,090 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 148,090 miles
- Test number
- 542063520490
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,089 miles (+20,124)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,089 miles
- Test number
- 185157249392
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,965 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 127,965 miles
- Test number
- 689858295910
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail127,965 miles (+7,238)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,965 miles
- Test number
- 309321926858
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,727 miles (+11,311)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 120,727 miles
- Test number
- 795046657609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,416 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,416 miles
- Test number
- 909394774073
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail109,416 miles (+14,959)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,416 miles
- Test number
- 603815259108
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,457 miles (+14,621)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 94,457 miles
- Test number
- 671651047571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,836 miles (+15,449)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 79,836 miles
- Test number
- 914485869839
- AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
- AdvisoryEmmisions too clean to test
Pass64,387 miles (+16,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 64,387 miles
- Test number
- 720943824511
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail47,486 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,486 miles
- Test number
- 647209345170
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass47,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 47,486 miles
- Test number
- 878169845109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL12 SHJ
- Does LL12 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL12 SHJ expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL12 SHJ?
- The MOT on LL12 SHJ expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL12 SHJ done?
- LL12 SHJ was recorded at 170,689 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 12,733 miles a year.
- Has LL12 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL12 SHJ has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL12 SHJ 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 SHJ find?
- LL12 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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