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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR12 VRTMOT history

LR12 VRT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LR12 VRT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,075 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VRT
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
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VRT was last recorded at 147,075 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 2,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,024 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,051 miles
Average per year
11,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,075 miles
  • 2025 – 145,024 miles
  • 2024 – 134,393 miles
  • 2023 – 125,018 miles
  • 2022 – 119,649 miles
  • 2021 – 118,757 miles
  • 2019 – 98,991 miles
  • 2018 – 92,357 miles
  • 2017 – 53,212 miles
  • 2016 – 41,558 miles
  • 2015 – 23,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,075 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,075 miles
    Test number
    903278573109
    • 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))

  2. Fail147,075 miles (+2,051)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,075 miles
    Test number
    897751021475
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  3. Pass145,024 miles (+10,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,024 miles
    Test number
    230641717690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass134,393 miles (+9,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,393 miles
    Test number
    916520857584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,018 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,018 miles
    Test number
    283149707067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,649 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,649 miles
    Test number
    357183250673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

  7. Fail119,649 miles (+892)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,649 miles
    Test number
    362916455445
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

  8. Fail118,757 miles (+4,833)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,757 miles
    Test number
    819827249750
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,924 miles (+14,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,924 miles
    Test number
    762258498485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,991 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    671866215259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail98,990 miles (+6,633)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,990 miles
    Test number
    420316106483
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass92,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,357 miles
    Test number
    507696447930
    • 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))

  13. Fail92,357 miles (+39,145)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,357 miles
    Test number
    663530294653
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

  14. Pass53,212 miles (+11,654)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,212 miles
    Test number
    150715733677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,558 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    350956615347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail41,518 miles (+17,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    146324549132
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass23,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,878 miles
    Test number
    835127495097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VRT

Does LR12 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VRT is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VRT?
The MOT on LR12 VRT is valid until 13 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 VRT done?
LR12 VRT was recorded at 147,075 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 11,266 miles a year.
Has LR12 VRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VRT has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VRT 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 VRT find?
LR12 VRT passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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