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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LP12 LOAMOT history

LP12 LOA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LP12 LOA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,313 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 LOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 LOA was last recorded at 142,313 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 7,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,871 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,442 miles
Average per year
9,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,313 miles
  • 2025 – 134,871 miles
  • 2024 – 127,747 miles
  • 2023 – 115,922 miles
  • 2022 – 111,229 miles
  • 2021 – 105,376 miles
  • 2020 – 101,764 miles
  • 2019 – 94,489 miles
  • 2018 – 82,320 miles
  • 2017 – 70,473 miles
  • 2016 – 57,338 miles
  • 2015 – 42,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,313 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under trays fitted obscuring items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,313 miles
    Test number
    523463795794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,313 miles (+7,442)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,313 miles
    Test number
    944293896886
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass134,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,871 miles
    Test number
    125790504719
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail134,871 miles (+7,124)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,871 miles
    Test number
    580410287821
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass127,747 miles (+11,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,747 miles
    Test number
    798361079147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass115,922 miles (+4,693)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,922 miles
    Test number
    776443916157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,229 miles (+5,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,229 miles
    Test number
    161118862839
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,376 miles
    Test number
    662540531406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,376 miles (+3,612)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,376 miles
    Test number
    941856357136
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass101,764 miles (+7,275)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,764 miles
    Test number
    549525415662
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt inaccessible
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    191301040074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,489 miles (+12,169)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    878661353203
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal split through (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass82,320 miles (+11,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    279671935928
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner

  14. Pass70,473 miles (+13,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,473 miles
    Test number
    372654690697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring items

  15. Pass57,338 miles (+15,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,338 miles
    Test number
    349228484974
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring items

  16. Pass42,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,116 miles
    Test number
    747468295105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 LOA

Does LP12 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 LOA is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 LOA?
The MOT on LP12 LOA is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 LOA done?
LP12 LOA was recorded at 142,313 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 9,129 miles a year.
Has LP12 LOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 LOA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 LOA 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 LOA find?
LP12 LOA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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