Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP12 DWKMOT history
LP12 DWK is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 111,573 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 111,573 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,280 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 DWK
- 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 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 DWK was last recorded at 111,573 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,357 miles · 5 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 216 miles
- Average per year
- 7,280 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,573 miles
- 2025 – 96,041 miles
- 2023 – 83,617 miles
- 2022 – 83,557 miles
- 2021 – 77,700 miles
- 2019 – 70,099 miles
- 2018 – 61,003 miles
- 2017 – 49,868 miles
- 2016 – 41,688 miles
- 2015 – 34,103 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,573 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,573 miles (+216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 111,573 miles
- Test number
- 254508661962
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail111,357 miles (+15,316)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,357 miles
- Test number
- 508818294070
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,041 miles (+12,424)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 96,041 miles
- Test number
- 306874389226
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit advise changing now zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit advise changing now zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit advise changing now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,617 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 83,617 miles
- Test number
- 405521271762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,557 miles (+18)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 83,557 miles
- Test number
- 954751238031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components
Fail83,539 miles (+5,839)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,539 miles
- Test number
- 494946281171
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components
Pass77,700 miles (+7,601)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 77,700 miles
- Test number
- 386134503207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,099 miles (+9,096)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,099 miles
- Test number
- 718868504173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,003 miles (+11,135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 61,003 miles
- Test number
- 576930741660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,868 miles (+8,180)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,868 miles
- Test number
- 579838267085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass41,688 miles (+7,585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 41,688 miles
- Test number
- 191079414004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front air bag switched off as child seat installed
Pass34,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 34,103 miles
- Test number
- 508290095190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP12 DWK
- Does LP12 DWK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DWK is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 DWK?
- The MOT on LP12 DWK is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 DWK done?
- LP12 DWK was recorded at 111,573 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 7,280 miles a year.
- Has LP12 DWK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 DWK has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP12 DWK 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 DWK find?
- LP12 DWK passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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