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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR12 VRNMOT history

LR12 VRN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 84,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LR12 VRN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,654 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VRN
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
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VRN was last recorded at 84,654 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,617 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,037 miles
Average per year
5,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,654 miles
  • 2025 – 80,617 miles
  • 2024 – 74,749 miles
  • 2023 – 67,411 miles
  • 2022 – 58,889 miles
  • 2021 – 57,136 miles
  • 2019 – 46,752 miles
  • 2018 – 37,308 miles
  • 2016 – 28,493 miles
  • 2015 – 22,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,654 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,654 miles (+4,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    309675900814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    424240933320
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  3. Fail80,617 miles (+5,868)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    935226893391
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  4. Pass74,749 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    952698737938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,411 miles (+8,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    555912744675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass58,889 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    103496074534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,136 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    457603097252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail57,135 miles (+10,383)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    916788713086
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass46,752 miles (+9,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    500620027615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass37,308 miles (+8,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    756217614803
    • AdvisoryLight scratch on windscreen

  11. Pass28,493 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,493 miles
    Test number
    192974967624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,379 miles (+6,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,379 miles
    Test number
    734755544954
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass22,095 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    906212515234
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront windscreen scratched

Questions about LR12 VRN

Does LR12 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VRN is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VRN?
The MOT on LR12 VRN is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VRN done?
LR12 VRN was recorded at 84,654 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,935 miles a year.
Has LR12 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VRN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 VRN 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 VRN find?
LR12 VRN passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 1 more.

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