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Black · Diesel · 2012

LP12 ZCTMOT history

LP12 ZCT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LP12 ZCT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,980 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ZCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ZCT was last recorded at 145,980 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 21,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,883 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21,097 miles
Average per year
8,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,980 miles
  • 2025 – 124,883 miles
  • 2024 – 115,711 miles
  • 2023 – 109,601 miles
  • 2022 – 105,070 miles
  • 2021 – 98,942 miles
  • 2020 – 93,817 miles
  • 2019 – 83,516 miles
  • 2018 – 74,908 miles
  • 2017 – 66,153 miles
  • 2016 – 53,559 miles
  • 2015 – 47,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,980 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,980 miles
    Test number
    958744088382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,980 miles (+21,097)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,980 miles
    Test number
    834237629822
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass124,883 miles (+9,172)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,883 miles
    Test number
    284517738337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,711 miles (+6,110)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,711 miles
    Test number
    992737292282
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,601 miles (+4,531)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,601 miles
    Test number
    862537143032
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass105,070 miles (+6,128)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,070 miles
    Test number
    831891860202
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass98,942 miles (+5,125)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    935491703258
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass93,817 miles (+10,301)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,817 miles
    Test number
    790450206472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass83,516 miles (+8,608)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    733521131457
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass74,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    572673474357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail74,908 miles (+8,755)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    357246272417
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass66,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    247447941822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,153 miles (+12,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    375093125119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  14. Pass53,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,559 miles
    Test number
    499003012608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,559 miles (+6,138)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,559 miles
    Test number
    696848886409
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Fail47,421 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,421 miles
    Test number
    269738515107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass47,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,421 miles
    Test number
    738268415154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 ZCT

Does LP12 ZCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ZCT is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ZCT?
The MOT on LP12 ZCT is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ZCT done?
LP12 ZCT was recorded at 145,980 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,602 miles a year.
Has LP12 ZCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ZCT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 ZCT 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 ZCT find?
LP12 ZCT passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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