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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 EFCMOT history

LP12 EFC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 159,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

LP12 EFC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
159,991 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 EFC
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
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 EFC was last recorded at 159,991 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 7,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,071 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,920 miles
Average per year
11,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,991 miles
  • 2023 – 152,071 miles
  • 2022 – 145,163 miles
  • 2021 – 136,268 miles
  • 2020 – 124,931 miles
  • 2019 – 112,014 miles
  • 2018 – 94,766 miles
  • 2017 – 75,669 miles
  • 2016 – 58,480 miles
  • 2015 – 43,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,991 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,991 miles (+7,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    159,991 miles
    Test number
    768851984659
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  2. Pass152,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,071 miles
    Test number
    708567868414
    • AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion
  3. Fail152,069 miles (+6,906)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,069 miles
    Test number
    349741433419
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion
  4. Pass145,163 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,163 miles
    Test number
    724932125788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside corroded but not excessive NO holes could be made at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL rear prescribed areas corroded but NO holes could be made at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail145,158 miles (+8,890)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,158 miles
    Test number
    517067308401
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (marked in yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside corroded but not excessive NO holes could be made at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL rear prescribed areas corroded but NO holes could be made at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass136,268 miles (+11,337)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,268 miles
    Test number
    605925441284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,931 miles (+12,917)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,931 miles
    Test number
    597514421615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,014 miles (+17,248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,014 miles
    Test number
    740090433387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,766 miles (+19,097)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,766 miles
    Test number
    887318518041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,669 miles (+17,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,669 miles
    Test number
    588111868392
    • AdvisoryBoth offside tyres worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass58,480 miles (+15,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,480 miles
    Test number
    283437960301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass43,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,249 miles
    Test number
    789598175131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 EFC

Does LP12 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 EFC expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 EFC?
The MOT on LP12 EFC expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 EFC done?
LP12 EFC was recorded at 159,991 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 11,753 miles a year.
Has LP12 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 EFC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 EFC 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 EFC find?
LP12 EFC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded both front; general underbody corrosion.

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