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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 LGGMOT history

LP12 LGG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LP12 LGG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,643 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 LGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 LGG was last recorded at 129,643 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,643 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,643 miles
  • 2024 – 123,230 miles
  • 2023 – 111,618 miles
  • 2022 – 100,539 miles
  • 2020 – 79,901 miles
  • 2019 – 65,098 miles
  • 2018 – 59,704 miles
  • 2017 – 53,788 miles
  • 2016 – 44,965 miles
  • 2015 – 37,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,643 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on outer edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,643 miles
    Test number
    524005090755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on outer edges
  2. Fail129,643 miles (+6,413)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,643 miles
    Test number
    664596651062
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on outer edges
  3. Pass123,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    242566258095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,230 miles (+11,612)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    522114772456
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass111,618 miles (+11,079)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,618 miles
    Test number
    289771252634
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass100,539 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    569324452374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,181 miles (+13,280)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    222532139858
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,901 miles (+14,803)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,901 miles
    Test number
    174565349433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,098 miles (+5,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,098 miles
    Test number
    110783575836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass59,704 miles (+5,916)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    680909983507
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass53,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    601027390118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail53,788 miles (+8,823)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    132958996732
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass44,965 miles (+7,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,965 miles
    Test number
    922633651780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass37,438 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    145103875161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP12 LGG

Does LP12 LGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 LGG is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 LGG?
The MOT on LP12 LGG is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 LGG done?
LP12 LGG was recorded at 129,643 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 8,745 miles a year.
Has LP12 LGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 LGG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 LGG 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 LGG find?
LP12 LGG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wearing on outer edges.

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