Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LR12 MKJMOT history
LR12 MKJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,663 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 133,663 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,019 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR12 MKJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR12 MKJ was last recorded at 133,663 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 133,655 miles · 13 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 6,019 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,663 miles
- 2025 – 130,826 miles
- 2024 – 129,109 miles
- 2023 – 127,996 miles
- 2022 – 125,959 miles
- 2021 – 115,285 miles
- 2019 – 105,128 miles
- 2018 – 94,911 miles
- 2017 – 82,327 miles
- 2016 – 76,035 miles
- 2015 – 69,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,663 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60%
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,663 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 133,663 miles
- Test number
- 768886765683
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail133,655 miles (+2,829)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,655 miles
- Test number
- 579833922639
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass130,826 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 130,826 miles
- Test number
- 343053580104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to illegal limit inner tred (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,826 miles (+1,717)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,826 miles
- Test number
- 297214089488
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to illegal limit inner tred (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,109 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 129,109 miles
- Test number
- 673558758712
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail129,107 miles (+1,111)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,107 miles
- Test number
- 944794865109
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass127,996 miles (+2,037)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 127,996 miles
- Test number
- 861381914911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,959 miles (+10,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 125,959 miles
- Test number
- 399431549979
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass115,285 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 115,285 miles
- Test number
- 784455588459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,283 miles (+10,155)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,283 miles
- Test number
- 324541180321
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,128 miles
- Test number
- 943945625814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,128 miles (+10,217)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,128 miles
- Test number
- 407643005836
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass94,911 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 94,911 miles
- Test number
- 115177993395
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail94,903 miles (+12,576)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,903 miles
- Test number
- 922692034261
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTracking required
Pass82,327 miles (+6,292)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 82,327 miles
- Test number
- 779769534065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,035 miles (+6,794)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,035 miles
- Test number
- 379776555501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,241 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 69,241 miles
- Test number
- 189726065127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inside shoulder
- NoteO/s/r shocker bump stop deteriated
Fail69,241 miles3 failures1 repaired4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,241 miles
- Test number
- 278660565412
- FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inside shoulder
- NoteO/s/r shocker bump stop deteriated
Questions about LR12 MKJ
- Does LR12 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 MKJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR12 MKJ?
- The MOT on LR12 MKJ is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR12 MKJ done?
- LR12 MKJ was recorded at 133,663 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,019 miles a year.
- Has LR12 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR12 MKJ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR12 MKJ 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 MKJ find?
- LR12 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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