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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.

LP12 VDM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass142,280 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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.
  8. Pass118,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,624 miles
    Test number
    509642770376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass90,376 miles (+10,151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,376 miles
    Test number
    641212329745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,225 miles
    Test number
    888091019989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass66,631 miles (+15,056)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    853997189364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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