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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 EFMMOT history

LP12 EFM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 90,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LP12 EFM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,104 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LP12 EFM was last recorded at 90,104 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,199 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,905 miles
Average per year
6,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,104 miles
  • 2025 – 87,199 miles
  • 2024 – 85,297 miles
  • 2023 – 84,138 miles
  • 2021 – 80,405 miles
  • 2020 – 71,898 miles
  • 2019 – 59,778 miles
  • 2018 – 47,969 miles
  • 2017 – 33,583 miles
  • 2016 – 21,876 miles
  • 2015 – 16,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,104 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,104 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,104 miles
    Test number
    697573922479
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail90,104 miles (+2,905)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,104 miles
    Test number
    233493568368
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass87,199 miles (+1,902)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    998054836950
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass85,297 miles (+1,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    852311531560
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass84,138 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    805770305920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,405 miles (+8,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    661240056167
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass71,898 miles (+12,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    674092941420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,778 miles (+11,809)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    344516719271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,969 miles (+14,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,969 miles
    Test number
    605272081223
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass33,583 miles (+11,707)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,583 miles
    Test number
    208212773260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,876 miles (+5,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,876 miles
    Test number
    952373240254
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  12. Pass16,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,785 miles
    Test number
    339970065161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 EFM

Does LP12 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 EFM is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 EFM?
The MOT on LP12 EFM 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 EFM done?
LP12 EFM was recorded at 90,104 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,494 miles a year.
Has LP12 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 EFM has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 EFM 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 EFM find?
LP12 EFM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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