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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

LS12 HJUMOT history

LS12 HJU is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

LS12 HJU white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
75,886 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HJU was last recorded at 75,886 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,873 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,886 miles
  • 2024 – 64,827 miles
  • 2021 – 62,231 miles
  • 2020 – 55,395 miles
  • 2019 – 44,668 miles
  • 2018 – 43,311 miles
  • 2017 – 36,451 miles
  • 2016 – 28,923 miles
  • 2015 – 24,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,886 miles
  • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear beam bushes slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNail in tyre osr tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes starting to split (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front brake discs wearing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,886 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    457181050878
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear beam bushes slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre osr tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes starting to split (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail75,873 miles (+11,046)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,873 miles
    Test number
    137358131545
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front hanger loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury osf wheel arch damaged sharp edges cutting into edge of tyre (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive movement inner track arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear beam bushes slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre osr tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes starting to split (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass64,827 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,827 miles
    Test number
    739544657064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,824 miles (+2,593)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,824 miles
    Test number
    249996942905
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,231 miles (+6,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,231 miles
    Test number
    121448280949
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake starting to bind
    • AdvisoryPlay in Nearside inner steering rack joint advise replacement

  6. Pass55,395 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,395 miles
    Test number
    105372060396
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

  7. Fail55,244 miles (+10,576)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,244 miles
    Test number
    504111396723
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

  8. Pass44,668 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    269944254968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,311 miles (+6,860)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,311 miles
    Test number
    271422415028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,451 miles (+7,528)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    927692537552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,923 miles
    Test number
    223541272824
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

  12. Fail28,923 miles (+4,050)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,923 miles
    Test number
    725041331150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and has sidewall damage 2353519 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cuts to sidewall and tread 2353519

  13. Pass24,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,873 miles
    Test number
    157441515249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 HJU

Does LS12 HJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 HJU expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HJU?
The MOT on LS12 HJU expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 HJU done?
LS12 HJU was recorded at 75,886 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 5,084 miles a year.
Has LS12 HJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HJU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 HJU 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 LS12 HJU find?
LS12 HJU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear beam bushes slight play; nail in tyre osr tyre; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, and 2 more.

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