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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR12 VSTMOT history

LR12 VST is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LR12 VST blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,342 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VST
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
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VST was last recorded at 127,342 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,275 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
8,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,342 miles
  • 2025 – 117,722 miles
  • 2024 – 107,382 miles
  • 2023 – 94,879 miles
  • 2022 – 83,459 miles
  • 2021 – 75,237 miles
  • 2020 – 68,076 miles
  • 2019 – 54,683 miles
  • 2018 – 51,633 miles
  • 2017 – 47,205 miles
  • 2016 – 44,698 miles
  • 2015 – 34,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,342 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,342 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,342 miles
    Test number
    495171037575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Fail127,275 miles (+9,553)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,275 miles
    Test number
    834915057763
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass117,722 miles (+461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    671233532987
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust sleeve clamp defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail117,261 miles (+9,879)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,261 miles
    Test number
    496171125727
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaurst clamp broken

  5. Pass107,382 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,382 miles
    Test number
    640350169312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,092 miles (+12,213)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,092 miles
    Test number
    984235605958
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass94,879 miles (+11,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    956914590288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,459 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,459 miles
    Test number
    995121795826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail83,459 miles (+8,222)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,459 miles
    Test number
    473665324549
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,237 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,237 miles
    Test number
    968306870764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,076 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,076 miles
    Test number
    381369732202
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

  12. Fail68,022 miles (+13,339)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    738379400326
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear and offside rear
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

  13. Pass54,683 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,683 miles
    Test number
    610602936140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,633 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,633 miles
    Test number
    944398537657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,205 miles (+2,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    580952463280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

  16. Pass44,698 miles (+10,372)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    221930900851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,326 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,326 miles
    Test number
    499249675065
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR12 VST

Does LR12 VST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VST is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VST?
The MOT on LR12 VST 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 VST done?
LR12 VST was recorded at 127,342 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 8,464 miles a year.
Has LR12 VST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VST has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VST 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 VST find?
LR12 VST passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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