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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 UWNMOT history

LP12 UWN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LP12 UWN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,307 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UWN
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
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UWN was last recorded at 86,307 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,285 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,307 miles
  • 2025 – 80,514 miles
  • 2024 – 74,993 miles
  • 2023 – 73,266 miles
  • 2022 – 71,543 miles
  • 2021 – 69,077 miles
  • 2020 – 63,124 miles
  • 2019 – 59,458 miles
  • 2018 – 55,772 miles
  • 2017 – 52,348 miles
  • 2016 – 48,972 miles
  • 2015 – 44,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,307 miles

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,307 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,307 miles
    Test number
    707332872742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,285 miles (+5,771)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    752012665767
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated caliper arm seized (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass80,514 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,514 miles
    Test number
    196397572900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail80,347 miles (+5,354)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    794041427671
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass74,993 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    451849281855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,266 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    676938088348
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail73,266 miles (+1,723)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    850539217963
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp excessively corroded and half broken but still secure
  8. Pass71,543 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,543 miles
    Test number
    183403317259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,077 miles
    Test number
    995448425776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail69,077 miles (+5,953)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,077 miles
    Test number
    330651570163
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass63,124 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    934930559111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,458 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,458 miles
    Test number
    694889346238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,772 miles (+3,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,772 miles
    Test number
    327932973698
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Starting To Split
  14. Pass52,348 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    943409129331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,972 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,972 miles
    Test number
    798730679833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,495 miles
    Test number
    757195715272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 UWN

Does LP12 UWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UWN is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UWN?
The MOT on LP12 UWN is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 UWN done?
LP12 UWN was recorded at 86,307 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has LP12 UWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UWN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 UWN 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 UWN find?
LP12 UWN passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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