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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR12 VGDMOT history

LR12 VGD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LR12 VGD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,591 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VGD
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VGD was last recorded at 116,591 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 10,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,984 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,607 miles
Average per year
7,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,591 miles
  • 2025 – 105,984 miles
  • 2024 – 87,934 miles
  • 2023 – 72,018 miles
  • 2022 – 72,016 miles
  • 2021 – 69,733 miles
  • 2020 – 67,956 miles
  • 2019 – 61,816 miles
  • 2018 – 56,298 miles
  • 2017 – 51,748 miles
  • 2016 – 47,987 miles
  • 2015 – 30,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,591 miles (+10,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    759159650429
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass105,984 miles (+18,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,984 miles
    Test number
    737963859553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass87,934 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,934 miles
    Test number
    219969617099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail87,933 miles (+15,915)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    960661715702
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass72,018 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    189437605047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass72,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,016 miles
    Test number
    871546055911
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail72,016 miles (+2,283)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,016 miles
    Test number
    654110910166
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass69,733 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,733 miles
    Test number
    982737901044
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass67,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    175426807783
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail67,953 miles (+6,137)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,953 miles
    Test number
    792919119187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass61,816 miles (+5,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,816 miles
    Test number
    163243768983
    • 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))
  12. Pass56,298 miles (+4,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    499513295872
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs inner surfaces very corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread badly distorting on inner edges
  13. Pass51,748 miles (+3,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,748 miles
    Test number
    961631987730
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass47,987 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,987 miles
    Test number
    319875450604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,938 miles (+11,178)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,938 miles
    Test number
    979492227315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,760 miles
    Test number
    949323675015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VGD

Does LR12 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VGD is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VGD?
The MOT on LR12 VGD is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VGD done?
LR12 VGD was recorded at 116,591 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 7,482 miles a year.
Has LR12 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VGD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR12 VGD 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 VGD find?
LR12 VGD passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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