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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 DWYMOT history

LP12 DWY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 116,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

LP12 DWY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2023
Mileage
116,783 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DWY
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
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DWY was last recorded at 116,783 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 7,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,054 miles · 26 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,729 miles
Average per year
10,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,783 miles
  • 2021 – 109,054 miles
  • 2020 – 103,546 miles
  • 2019 – 92,138 miles
  • 2018 – 79,359 miles
  • 2017 – 65,702 miles
  • 2016 – 52,463 miles
  • 2015 – 39,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,783 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear brakes showing signs of overheating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front and rear brake pad linings requires investigation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,783 miles (+7,729)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,783 miles
    Test number
    565805383603
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,054 miles (+5,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    951008971750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,546 miles
    Test number
    586621932183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,546 miles (+11,408)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,546 miles
    Test number
    665768874102
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    240478056736
    • 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 brakes showing signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pad linings requires investigation

  6. Fail92,138 miles (+12,779)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    285547472989
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • 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 brakes showing signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pad linings requires investigation

  7. Pass79,359 miles (+13,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,359 miles
    Test number
    647087895884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker leaking slightlt

  8. Pass65,702 miles (+13,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    842004543202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass52,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,463 miles
    Test number
    840461840502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,463 miles (+12,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,463 miles
    Test number
    298028619470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass39,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,933 miles
    Test number
    295124295106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP12 DWY

Does LP12 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 DWY expired on 28 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DWY?
The MOT on LP12 DWY expired on 28 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 DWY done?
LP12 DWY was recorded at 116,783 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 10,850 miles a year.
Has LP12 DWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DWY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LP12 DWY 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 DWY find?
LP12 DWY passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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