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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LP12 UVSMOT history

LP12 UVS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 121,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LP12 UVS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,085 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UVS was last recorded at 121,085 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,910 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,175 miles
Average per year
10,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,085 miles
  • 2025 – 116,910 miles
  • 2024 – 105,699 miles
  • 2023 – 92,982 miles
  • 2022 – 87,684 miles
  • 2020 – 84,108 miles
  • 2019 – 77,396 miles
  • 2018 – 65,198 miles
  • 2017 – 43,650 miles
  • 2016 – 23,523 miles
  • 2015 – 6,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,085 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,085 miles (+4,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,085 miles
    Test number
    447351957977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass116,910 miles (+11,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,910 miles
    Test number
    156826214917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass105,699 miles (+12,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,699 miles
    Test number
    540318498909
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass92,982 miles (+5,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,982 miles
    Test number
    732369291224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass87,684 miles (+3,576)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,684 miles
    Test number
    796627525159
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass84,108 miles (+6,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,108 miles
    Test number
    758404135588
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
  7. Pass77,396 miles (+12,198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,396 miles
    Test number
    663391830726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    721773571932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,193 miles (+21,543)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,193 miles
    Test number
    220590051989
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass43,650 miles (+20,127)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,650 miles
    Test number
    585707480789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,523 miles (+17,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,523 miles
    Test number
    927591372450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    6,264 miles
    Test number
    135247395188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 UVS

Does LP12 UVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UVS is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UVS?
The MOT on LP12 UVS is valid until 29 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 UVS done?
LP12 UVS was recorded at 121,085 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 10,890 miles a year.
Has LP12 UVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UVS has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LP12 UVS 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 UVS find?
LP12 UVS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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