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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LL12 UDPMOT history

LL12 UDP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 171,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

LL12 UDP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2026
Mileage
171,186 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 UDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 UDP was last recorded at 171,186 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,835 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
351 miles
Average per year
12,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,186 miles
  • 2024 – 170,835 miles
  • 2023 – 140,055 miles
  • 2022 – 137,548 miles
  • 2021 – 130,666 miles
  • 2020 – 122,986 miles
  • 2019 – 111,379 miles
  • 2018 – 103,715 miles
  • 2017 – 97,959 miles
  • 2016 – 73,719 miles
  • 2015 – 49,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,186 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,186 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,186 miles
    Test number
    954443880261
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail171,186 miles (+351)1 dangerous2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,186 miles
    Test number
    976204932925
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail170,835 miles (+30,780)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,835 miles
    Test number
    610318080539
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass140,055 miles (+2,507)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,055 miles
    Test number
    176884968412
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s& n/s) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass137,548 miles (+6,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,548 miles
    Test number
    600057887898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass130,666 miles (+7,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,666 miles
    Test number
    496979757876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass122,986 miles (+11,607)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,986 miles
    Test number
    771183303524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass111,379 miles (+7,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    581661803813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass103,715 miles (+5,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,715 miles
    Test number
    987378672582
    • AdvisoryBonnet latch seized
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall cuts
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass97,959 miles (+24,240)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,959 miles
    Test number
    758824936631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,719 miles (+24,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,719 miles
    Test number
    456311199360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass49,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    268449045433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 UDP

Does LL12 UDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL12 UDP expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL12 UDP?
The MOT on LL12 UDP expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL12 UDP done?
LL12 UDP was recorded at 171,186 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 12,686 miles a year.
Has LL12 UDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 UDP has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 UDP 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 UDP find?
LL12 UDP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside rear all position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside, and 12 more.

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