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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 DXCMOT history

LP12 DXC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LP12 DXC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,362 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DXC
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 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DXC was last recorded at 88,362 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 9,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,513 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,849 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,362 miles
  • 2025 – 78,513 miles
  • 2024 – 71,164 miles
  • 2023 – 62,531 miles
  • 2022 – 61,958 miles
  • 2021 – 60,545 miles
  • 2020 – 58,498 miles
  • 2019 – 56,277 miles
  • 2018 – 53,320 miles
  • 2017 – 49,158 miles
  • 2016 – 39,723 miles
  • 2015 – 30,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,362 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Both registration plate light output are slightly reduced

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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,362 miles (+9,849)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    666770535876
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Both registration plate light output are slightly reduced

  2. Pass78,513 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,513 miles
    Test number
    472796673320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,164 miles (+8,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    671039199261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass62,531 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,531 miles
    Test number
    866350758277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,958 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    971176147928
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass60,545 miles (+2,047)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,545 miles
    Test number
    550041045965
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass58,498 miles (+2,221)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    904140299220
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass56,277 miles (+2,957)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,277 miles
    Test number
    206506097740
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,320 miles (+4,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    306943887336
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre is perishing and has some cuts in it

  10. Pass49,158 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    790904129326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,142 miles (+9,419)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    672770103575
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on its inner edge, recommend tyre replacement and tracking. (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass39,723 miles (+8,887)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,723 miles
    Test number
    169774918721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    226534095475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,836 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    867554595196
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LP12 DXC

Does LP12 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DXC is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DXC?
The MOT on LP12 DXC is valid until 20 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 DXC done?
LP12 DXC was recorded at 88,362 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has LP12 DXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DXC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LP12 DXC 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 DXC find?
LP12 DXC passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: handbrake has little reserve travel; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing, and 7 more.

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