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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 DWUMOT history

LP12 DWU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LP12 DWU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,449 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DWU
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
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DWU was last recorded at 123,449 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,330 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
8,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,449 miles
  • 2025 – 113,093 miles
  • 2024 – 107,449 miles
  • 2023 – 100,164 miles
  • 2022 – 91,643 miles
  • 2021 – 83,633 miles
  • 2020 – 78,985 miles
  • 2019 – 68,171 miles
  • 2017 – 55,223 miles
  • 2016 – 47,267 miles
  • 2015 – 36,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,449 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,449 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,449 miles
    Test number
    175308787035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,330 miles (+10,237)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,330 miles
    Test number
    966269276692
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass113,093 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    927032471823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail113,060 miles (+5,611)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,060 miles
    Test number
    305756982119
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,449 miles (+7,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,449 miles
    Test number
    256041836155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,164 miles
    Test number
    327058945852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail100,114 miles (+8,471)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,114 miles
    Test number
    200494091681
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,643 miles (+8,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,643 miles
    Test number
    408248398408
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,633 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,633 miles
    Test number
    433346719813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,985 miles (+10,814)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    745912259420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,171 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    317756779800
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail68,166 miles (+12,943)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    531032144139
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass55,223 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    494380979629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,267 miles
    Test number
    118715592540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,267 miles (+11,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,267 miles
    Test number
    367380031429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass36,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,159 miles
    Test number
    495163285111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 DWU

Does LP12 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DWU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DWU?
The MOT on LP12 DWU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 DWU done?
LP12 DWU was recorded at 123,449 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 8,104 miles a year.
Has LP12 DWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DWU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 DWU 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 DWU find?
LP12 DWU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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