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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LR12 MFUMOT history

LR12 MFU is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LR12 MFU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,681 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 MFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 MFU was last recorded at 102,681 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 6,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,987 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,694 miles
Average per year
6,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,681 miles
  • 2025 – 95,987 miles
  • 2024 – 90,366 miles
  • 2023 – 84,796 miles
  • 2022 – 81,004 miles
  • 2021 – 74,277 miles
  • 2020 – 71,983 miles
  • 2019 – 68,164 miles
  • 2018 – 59,722 miles
  • 2017 – 50,710 miles
  • 2016 – 41,177 miles
  • 2015 – 32,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,681 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,681 miles (+6,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,681 miles
    Test number
    761977948381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass95,987 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,987 miles
    Test number
    329126920891
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail95,980 miles (+5,614)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,980 miles
    Test number
    252160458425
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass90,366 miles (+5,570)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    624586927803
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass84,796 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,796 miles
    Test number
    181610490857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,792 miles (+3,788)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,792 miles
    Test number
    121446047511
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass81,004 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,004 miles
    Test number
    900173884057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,277 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,277 miles
    Test number
    846889115675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,983 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    883690230135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,164 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    670156602122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,722 miles (+9,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,722 miles
    Test number
    147151801220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass50,710 miles (+9,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    999510534274
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing slightly on inner treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass41,177 miles (+8,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    337588136372
    • AdvisoryFront headlight beam deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryLower under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components
  14. Pass32,574 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,574 miles
    Test number
    476397589921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    946871995156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,223 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    798580395190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR12 MFU

Does LR12 MFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 MFU is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 MFU?
The MOT on LR12 MFU is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 MFU done?
LR12 MFU was recorded at 102,681 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,357 miles a year.
Has LR12 MFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 MFU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 MFU 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 LR12 MFU find?
LR12 MFU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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