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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 DWGMOT history

LP12 DWG is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LP12 DWG white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,848 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DWG was last recorded at 105,848 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 6,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,563 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,285 miles
Average per year
6,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,848 miles
  • 2024 – 99,563 miles
  • 2023 – 94,132 miles
  • 2022 – 87,845 miles
  • 2021 – 79,895 miles
  • 2020 – 73,032 miles
  • 2019 – 67,576 miles
  • 2018 – 61,697 miles
  • 2017 – 54,649 miles
  • 2016 – 46,349 miles
  • 2015 – 37,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,848 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,848 miles (+6,285)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,848 miles
    Test number
    862777963991
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,563 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,563 miles
    Test number
    298487946401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,556 miles (+5,424)1 dangerous4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,556 miles
    Test number
    266849272446
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,132 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    398732419314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,131 miles (+6,286)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    584430472869
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass87,845 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,845 miles
    Test number
    421501268791
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  7. Fail87,815 miles (+7,920)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,815 miles
    Test number
    705186891339
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn, Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  8. Pass79,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,895 miles
    Test number
    488933318742
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,895 miles (+6,863)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,895 miles
    Test number
    398677531238
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake check

  10. Pass73,032 miles (+5,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,032 miles
    Test number
    374831275653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass67,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,576 miles
    Test number
    952203394139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail67,576 miles (+5,879)3 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,576 miles
    Test number
    745700352159
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass61,697 miles (+7,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,697 miles
    Test number
    594511673238
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs and pads signs of wear
    • AdvisoryFull brake check

  14. Pass54,649 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    886311653568
    • AdvisoryBrake check
    • AdvisoryRear tyres signs of cracking

  15. Fail54,372 miles (+8,023)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,372 miles
    Test number
    857445603442
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  16. Pass46,349 miles (+8,735)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,349 miles
    Test number
    125746752157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    157159215222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,614 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    239229215294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP12 DWG

Does LP12 DWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DWG is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DWG?
The MOT on LP12 DWG is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 DWG done?
LP12 DWG was recorded at 105,848 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,585 miles a year.
Has LP12 DWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DWG has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 DWG 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 LP12 DWG find?
LP12 DWG passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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