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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 DXBMOT history

LP12 DXB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LP12 DXB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,127 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DXB was last recorded at 133,127 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 7,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,355 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,772 miles
Average per year
9,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,127 miles
  • 2025 – 125,355 miles
  • 2024 – 120,954 miles
  • 2023 – 110,449 miles
  • 2022 – 100,937 miles
  • 2021 – 92,969 miles
  • 2020 – 84,934 miles
  • 2019 – 72,486 miles
  • 2018 – 51,201 miles
  • 2017 – 46,001 miles
  • 2016 – 39,438 miles
  • 2015 – 29,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,127 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Leak Of Gases At Centre Exhaust Joining Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Perished And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Perished And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Surface Edges showing Premature Wear, ( 195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,127 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,127 miles
    Test number
    537053176052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Leak Of Gases At Centre Exhaust Joining Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Perished And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Perished And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Surface Edges showing Premature Wear, ( 195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,127 miles (+7,772)5 major2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,127 miles
    Test number
    260726025833
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Overspray on Plate (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Streaking and Smearing During Operation, Visibility out windscreen Poor After Washers Operated (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible Overspray on Plate (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted During MOT (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted During MOT (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Leak Of Gases At Centre Exhaust Joining Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Perished And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Perished And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Surface Edges showing Premature Wear, ( 195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,355 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,355 miles
    Test number
    529058294523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail125,347 miles (+4,393)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,347 miles
    Test number
    705769842101
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass120,954 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,954 miles
    Test number
    136023454620
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail120,953 miles (+10,504)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,953 miles
    Test number
    983070988301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass110,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,449 miles
    Test number
    969819207032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,449 miles (+9,512)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,449 miles
    Test number
    284597655379
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass100,937 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    290286048203
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail100,935 miles (+7,966)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    396411532637
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass92,969 miles (+8,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,969 miles
    Test number
    715582643397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass84,934 miles (+12,448)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    445554280276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    303714068712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,486 miles (+21,285)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    728819628580
    • 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))

  15. Pass51,201 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    905130636186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,001 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    205240048614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,000 miles (+6,562)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    726884939000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing starting to get noisy

  18. Pass39,438 miles (+10,065)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,438 miles
    Test number
    839312549770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    818991885100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 DXB

Does LP12 DXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DXB is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DXB?
The MOT on LP12 DXB is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 DXB done?
LP12 DXB was recorded at 133,127 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 9,234 miles a year.
Has LP12 DXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DXB has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 DXB 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 DXB find?
LP12 DXB passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases at centre exhaust joining sleeve; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly perished and split; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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