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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 DXOMOT history

LP12 DXO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LP12 DXO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,168 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DXO
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
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DXO was last recorded at 111,168 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 9,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,127 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,041 miles
Average per year
7,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,168 miles
  • 2025 – 102,127 miles
  • 2024 – 93,395 miles
  • 2023 – 83,021 miles
  • 2022 – 76,009 miles
  • 2021 – 69,293 miles
  • 2020 – 62,627 miles
  • 2019 – 54,131 miles
  • 2018 – 45,754 miles
  • 2017 – 39,467 miles
  • 2016 – 33,229 miles
  • 2015 – 25,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Ns headlight aim poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    781671702401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,168 miles (+9,041)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    194938912068
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both headlamps too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass102,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,127 miles
    Test number
    437769345905
    • AdvisoryNs headlight aim poor

  4. Fail102,127 miles (+8,732)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,127 miles
    Test number
    873658357497
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs headlight aim poor

  5. Pass93,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,395 miles
    Test number
    156764174212
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail93,395 miles (+10,374)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,395 miles
    Test number
    545242182227
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,021 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,021 miles
    Test number
    969233350598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,009 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    943378764427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    185164312584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,293 miles (+6,666)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    531946425915
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,627 miles (+8,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,627 miles
    Test number
    985933011429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    450687296023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,131 miles (+953)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    989113472981
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass53,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    264039802129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,177 miles (+7,423)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,177 miles
    Test number
    545464314826
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass45,754 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,754 miles
    Test number
    799984202721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,467 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,467 miles
    Test number
    797603171027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,229 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,229 miles
    Test number
    954492780491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,225 miles (+7,972)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,225 miles
    Test number
    419203144017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass25,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,253 miles
    Test number
    486065085068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 DXO

Does LP12 DXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DXO is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DXO?
The MOT on LP12 DXO is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 DXO done?
LP12 DXO was recorded at 111,168 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,450 miles a year.
Has LP12 DXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DXO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 DXO 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 DXO find?
LP12 DXO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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