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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,594 cc

LP12 DXGMOT history

LP12 DXG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LP12 DXG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,692 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,594 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DXG was last recorded at 134,692 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 30,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,333 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
30,359 miles
Average per year
8,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,692 miles
  • 2025 – 104,333 miles
  • 2024 – 99,742 miles
  • 2023 – 93,514 miles
  • 2022 – 87,881 miles
  • 2021 – 79,014 miles
  • 2020 – 75,004 miles
  • 2019 – 68,457 miles
  • 2018 – 60,620 miles
  • 2017 – 52,846 miles
  • 2016 – 46,039 miles
  • 2015 – 39,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,692 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,692 miles (+30,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,692 miles
    Test number
    491411939155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass104,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,333 miles
    Test number
    409960100148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail104,332 miles (+4,590)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,332 miles
    Test number
    106365884128
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass99,742 miles (+6,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    345674595077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass93,514 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    722362756824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    846189081647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,881 miles (+8,867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    839702512614
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass79,014 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,014 miles
    Test number
    758297960403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass75,004 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,004 miles
    Test number
    117451403051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    292850047586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,457 miles (+7,837)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    440473959809
    • 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))
  12. Pass60,620 miles (+7,774)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    279110962292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,846 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,846 miles
    Test number
    463992209956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,039 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,039 miles
    Test number
    602808601704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    225060445163
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP12 DXG

Does LP12 DXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DXG is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DXG?
The MOT on LP12 DXG is valid until 11 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 DXG done?
LP12 DXG was recorded at 134,692 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,702 miles a year.
Has LP12 DXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DXG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 DXG 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 DXG find?
LP12 DXG passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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