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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 VDKMOT history

LP12 VDK is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LP12 VDK white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,072 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VDK was last recorded at 142,072 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,792 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
280 miles
Average per year
10,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,072 miles
  • 2024 – 128,270 miles
  • 2023 – 109,275 miles
  • 2022 – 101,058 miles
  • 2021 – 88,998 miles
  • 2020 – 75,283 miles
  • 2019 – 61,634 miles
  • 2018 – 51,547 miles
  • 2017 – 47,781 miles
  • 2016 – 39,714 miles
  • 2015 – 28,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,072 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,072 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,072 miles
    Test number
    192009600195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,792 miles (+13,522)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,792 miles
    Test number
    255216182910
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp cover damaged
  3. Pass128,270 miles (+687)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,270 miles
    Test number
    667408875782
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Fail127,583 miles (+18,308)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,583 miles
    Test number
    935634401539
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,275 miles
    Test number
    587690922589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail109,272 miles (+8,214)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,272 miles
    Test number
    311496083874
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass101,058 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,058 miles
    Test number
    844050508729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,051 miles (+12,053)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,051 miles
    Test number
    620482548409
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear down to second layer of rubber **strong advise*** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass88,998 miles (+13,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    451081005930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass75,283 miles (+13,649)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    192766468764
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking, just starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
  11. Pass61,634 miles (+10,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,634 miles
    Test number
    344976719219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,547 miles (+3,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,547 miles
    Test number
    454175334325
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle cap missing
  13. Pass47,781 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    360787376878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,714 miles (+11,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,714 miles
    Test number
    873851998897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass28,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,355 miles
    Test number
    245970475135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Fail28,355 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,355 miles
    Test number
    817300675199
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LP12 VDK

Does LP12 VDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VDK is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VDK?
The MOT on LP12 VDK is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VDK done?
LP12 VDK was recorded at 142,072 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 10,879 miles a year.
Has LP12 VDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VDK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 VDK 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 VDK find?
LP12 VDK passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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