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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR12 VSPMOT history

LR12 VSP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LR12 VSP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,446 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VSP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VSP was last recorded at 138,446 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,780 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,666 miles
Average per year
9,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,446 miles
  • 2025 – 134,780 miles
  • 2024 – 123,394 miles
  • 2023 – 111,395 miles
  • 2022 – 98,782 miles
  • 2021 – 85,498 miles
  • 2020 – 77,667 miles
  • 2019 – 64,261 miles
  • 2018 – 59,495 miles
  • 2017 – 50,909 miles
  • 2016 – 42,628 miles
  • 2015 – 31,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,446 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    923140028449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,446 miles (+3,666)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    820235736930
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass134,780 miles (+11,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,780 miles
    Test number
    720086311907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to the underside
  4. Pass123,394 miles (+11,999)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,394 miles
    Test number
    542539903400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,395 miles
    Test number
    650231615966
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail111,395 miles (+12,613)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,395 miles
    Test number
    361050154076
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass98,782 miles (+13,284)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,782 miles
    Test number
    751166672238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,498 miles (+7,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    292637047509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass77,667 miles (+13,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,667 miles
    Test number
    216996537457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass64,261 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,261 miles
    Test number
    727505050865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,495 miles (+8,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,495 miles
    Test number
    953075664966
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
  12. Pass50,909 miles (+8,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,909 miles
    Test number
    398602070843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass42,628 miles (+10,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    275515264171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTray's fitted
  14. Pass31,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,837 miles
    Test number
    178444065087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VSP

Does LR12 VSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VSP is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VSP?
The MOT on LR12 VSP is valid until 10 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 VSP done?
LR12 VSP was recorded at 138,446 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 9,269 miles a year.
Has LR12 VSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VSP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VSP 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 VSP find?
LR12 VSP passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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