Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LP12 VEXMOT history
LP12 VEX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 88,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 88,201 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,132 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 VEX
- 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
- 13 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 VEX was last recorded at 88,201 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,932 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 269 miles
- Average per year
- 6,132 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,201 miles
- 2025 – 79,297 miles
- 2024 – 75,296 miles
- 2023 – 70,926 miles
- 2021 – 65,489 miles
- 2020 – 62,083 miles
- 2019 – 57,811 miles
- 2018 – 52,022 miles
- 2017 – 45,674 miles
- 2016 – 35,197 miles
- 2015 – 22,629 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,201 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front fog lamp not working
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front fog lamp damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,201 miles (+269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 88,201 miles
- Test number
- 550768299397
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail87,932 miles (+8,635)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,932 miles
- Test number
- 477511188600
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,297 miles (+4,001)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 79,297 miles
- Test number
- 912244405966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correctly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust section joining sleeve clamps corroding
Pass75,296 miles (+4,370)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 75,296 miles
- Test number
- 346344650476
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust section joining sleeve clamps corroded
Pass70,926 miles (+5,437)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 70,926 miles
- Test number
- 173293994605
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged
Pass65,489 miles (+3,406)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 65,489 miles
- Test number
- 339761195958
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,083 miles (+4,272)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 62,083 miles
- Test number
- 723333891041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,811 miles (+5,789)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 57,811 miles
- Test number
- 837378814177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,022 miles (+6,348)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 52,022 miles
- Test number
- 709024825106
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass45,674 miles (+10,477)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 45,674 miles
- Test number
- 143840205210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,197 miles (+12,568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 35,197 miles
- Test number
- 904157225209
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 22,629 miles
- Test number
- 316321005265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP12 VEX
- Does LP12 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VEX is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 VEX?
- The MOT on LP12 VEX is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 VEX done?
- LP12 VEX was recorded at 88,201 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,132 miles a year.
- Has LP12 VEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 VEX has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP12 VEX 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 VEX find?
- LP12 VEX passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake lining(s) wearing thin both fronts.
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