Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LR12 VTZMOT history
LR12 VTZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,896 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 158,896 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR12 VTZ
- 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
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR12 VTZ was last recorded at 158,896 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 13,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,618 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,278 miles
- Average per year
- 11,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,896 miles
- 2025 – 145,618 miles
- 2023 – 131,176 miles
- 2022 – 115,532 miles
- 2020 – 91,112 miles
- 2019 – 75,569 miles
- 2018 – 64,471 miles
- 2017 – 55,115 miles
- 2016 – 46,104 miles
- 2015 – 31,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,896 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,896 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 158,896 miles
- Test number
- 200149445454
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail158,896 miles (+13,278)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,896 miles
- Test number
- 799178677319
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass145,618 miles (+16)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 145,618 miles
- Test number
- 870170409103
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail145,602 miles (+14,426)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,602 miles
- Test number
- 722123903744
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall, Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall, Also worn on inner edge & badly uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Bad connection works if tapped (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,176 miles (+267)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 131,176 miles
- Test number
- 380655627093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail130,909 miles (+15,377)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,909 miles
- Test number
- 184975518376
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn SMOOTH inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 115,532 miles
- Test number
- 720383596102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,532 miles (+11,024)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,532 miles
- Test number
- 705340214853
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass104,508 miles (+13,396)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 104,508 miles
- Test number
- 598924186499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass91,112 miles (+15,543)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 91,112 miles
- Test number
- 334852295544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,569 miles (+11,098)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 75,569 miles
- Test number
- 925134247632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,471 miles (+9,356)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,471 miles
- Test number
- 802063822269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,115 miles (+9,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 55,115 miles
- Test number
- 148493485404
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,104 miles (+5,668)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 46,104 miles
- Test number
- 196983373164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,436 miles (+9,219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 40,436 miles
- Test number
- 379976941195
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a puncher
Pass31,217 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 31,217 miles
- Test number
- 518901155023
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LR12 VTZ
- Does LR12 VTZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VTZ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR12 VTZ?
- The MOT on LR12 VTZ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR12 VTZ done?
- LR12 VTZ was recorded at 158,896 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 11,433 miles a year.
- Has LR12 VTZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR12 VTZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR12 VTZ 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 VTZ find?
- LR12 VTZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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