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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR12 VSCMOT history

LR12 VSC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LR12 VSC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,196 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VSC was last recorded at 101,196 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 5,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,156 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,040 miles
Average per year
5,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,196 miles
  • 2025 – 96,156 miles
  • 2024 – 91,249 miles
  • 2023 – 87,785 miles
  • 2022 – 83,321 miles
  • 2021 – 78,800 miles
  • 2020 – 74,467 miles
  • 2019 – 67,390 miles
  • 2018 – 61,534 miles
  • 2017 – 53,594 miles
  • 2016 – 45,345 miles
  • 2015 – 39,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,196 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Console Bushes, Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,196 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,196 miles
    Test number
    867181531471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,196 miles (+5,040)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,196 miles
    Test number
    384146984782
    • MajorNearside 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,156 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,156 miles
    Test number
    537975602464
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail96,151 miles (+4,902)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,151 miles
    Test number
    220991377279
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,249 miles (+3,464)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,249 miles
    Test number
    649411692615
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,785 miles (+90)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    736687581881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Console Bushes, Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,695 miles (+4,374)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    510426570697
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust Clamp, Corroded and partially missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Console Bushes, Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,321 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    373044583625
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Subframe assembly Inc linkages, arms and attachments heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail83,321 miles (+4,521)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    406511604210
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Subframe assembly Inc linkages, arms and attachments heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass78,800 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    155977152763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail78,800 miles (+4,333)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    133513436641
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,467 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,467 miles
    Test number
    192647695775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail74,466 miles (+7,076)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,466 miles
    Test number
    412679354876
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass67,390 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,390 miles
    Test number
    980751553070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,534 miles (+7,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,534 miles
    Test number
    473740374582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass53,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,594 miles
    Test number
    996880761914
    • 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)

  17. Fail53,594 miles (+8,249)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,594 miles
    Test number
    489606289068
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass45,345 miles (+6,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,345 miles
    Test number
    433788541566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,035 miles
    Test number
    108219265493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VSC

Does LR12 VSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VSC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VSC?
The MOT on LR12 VSC is valid until 25 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 VSC done?
LR12 VSC was recorded at 101,196 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
Has LR12 VSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VSC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VSC 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 VSC find?
LR12 VSC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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