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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LL12 VADMOT history

LL12 VAD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LL12 VAD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,852 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VAD was last recorded at 131,852 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 11,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,462 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,390 miles
Average per year
10,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,852 miles
  • 2025 – 120,462 miles
  • 2024 – 110,801 miles
  • 2023 – 100,582 miles
  • 2022 – 93,042 miles
  • 2021 – 82,664 miles
  • 2020 – 65,469 miles
  • 2019 – 49,742 miles
  • 2018 – 33,588 miles
  • 2017 – 26,428 miles
  • 2016 – 21,904 miles
  • 2015 – 15,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,852 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm 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.

  • Road wheel slightly distorted both front

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,852 miles
    Test number
    306447026068
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,852 miles (+11,390)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,852 miles
    Test number
    674895751033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,462 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,462 miles
    Test number
    653906532481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and uneven in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail120,462 miles (+9,661)2 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,462 miles
    Test number
    417472847817
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and uneven in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass110,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,801 miles
    Test number
    277321548054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are uneven in tread on inner edges

  6. Fail110,797 miles (+10,215)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,797 miles
    Test number
    112630313868
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 brake disc has got very HOT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are uneven in tread on inner edges

  7. Pass100,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,582 miles
    Test number
    116709064521
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

  8. Fail100,581 miles (+7,539)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,581 miles
    Test number
    592912229115
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

  9. Pass93,042 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    105354013756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly uneven in tread on inner edges

  10. Fail93,040 miles (+10,376)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,040 miles
    Test number
    632121776890
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly uneven in tread on inner edges

  11. Pass82,664 miles (+17,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,664 miles
    Test number
    731412829434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,469 miles (+15,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    779739145059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    185356885599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail49,742 miles (+16,154)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    175214982764
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass33,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    659475848835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,588 miles (+7,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    538185946621
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

  17. Pass26,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,428 miles
    Test number
    992961168687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,428 miles (+4,524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,428 miles
    Test number
    117636660202
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass21,904 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    902008556294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,764 miles
    Test number
    768638135186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 VAD

Does LL12 VAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VAD is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VAD?
The MOT on LL12 VAD is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 VAD done?
LL12 VAD was recorded at 131,852 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 10,387 miles a year.
Has LL12 VAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VAD has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 VAD 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 VAD find?
LL12 VAD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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