
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP12 VDMMOT history
LP12 VDM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 142,280 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 VDM
- 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
- 27 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 VDM was last recorded at 142,280 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,728 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,552 miles
- Average per year
- 8,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,280 miles
- 2025 – 137,728 miles
- 2024 – 132,725 miles
- 2023 – 128,121 miles
- 2022 – 124,435 miles
- 2021 – 118,624 miles
- 2020 – 112,790 miles
- 2019 – 105,132 miles
- 2018 – 90,376 miles
- 2017 – 80,225 miles
- 2016 – 66,631 miles
- 2015 – 51,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,280 miles (+4,552)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 142,280 miles
- Test number
- 978841660571
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,728 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 137,728 miles
- Test number
- 453659273127
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail137,727 miles (+5,002)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,727 miles
- Test number
- 396519335424
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,725 miles (+4,604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 132,725 miles
- Test number
- 840631810414
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,121 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 128,121 miles
- Test number
- 197698917513
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,120 miles (+3,685)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,120 miles
- Test number
- 308747241202
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake modification unsafe (1.1.21 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,435 miles (+5,811)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 124,435 miles
- Test number
- 743472450785
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp sleeve corroded.
Pass118,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 118,624 miles
- Test number
- 509642770376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,622 miles (+5,832)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,622 miles
- Test number
- 454128948416
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass112,790 miles (+7,658)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 112,790 miles
- Test number
- 433404978192
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,132 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 105,132 miles
- Test number
- 990612507854
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail105,132 miles (+14,756)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,132 miles
- Test number
- 987474915099
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,376 miles (+10,151)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 90,376 miles
- Test number
- 641212329745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 80,225 miles
- Test number
- 888091019989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,225 miles (+13,594)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,225 miles
- Test number
- 472296906810
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass66,631 miles (+15,056)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,631 miles
- Test number
- 853997189364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 51,575 miles
- Test number
- 448991195105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP12 VDM
- Does LP12 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VDM is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 VDM?
- The MOT on LP12 VDM is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 VDM done?
- LP12 VDM was recorded at 142,280 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 8,136 miles a year.
- Has LP12 VDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 VDM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP12 VDM 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 VDM find?
- LP12 VDM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust clamp; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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