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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LT12 NGZMOT history

LT12 NGZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LT12 NGZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,726 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 NGZ
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 NGZ was last recorded at 169,726 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,227 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,499 miles
Average per year
11,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,726 miles
  • 2025 – 166,227 miles
  • 2024 – 160,227 miles
  • 2023 – 153,889 miles
  • 2022 – 148,614 miles
  • 2020 – 142,186 miles
  • 2019 – 132,520 miles
  • 2018 – 121,577 miles
  • 2017 – 93,383 miles
  • 2016 – 69,884 miles
  • 2015 – 49,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,726 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,726 miles (+3,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,726 miles
    Test number
    541289131187
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged
  2. Pass166,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,227 miles
    Test number
    506205206583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,227 miles (+6,000)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,227 miles
    Test number
    823852879464
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch seized
  4. Pass160,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,227 miles
    Test number
    111547060366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,227 miles (+6,338)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,227 miles
    Test number
    925120967054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass153,889 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,889 miles
    Test number
    168897410383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,614 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,614 miles
    Test number
    775938839249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,186 miles
    Test number
    167123120050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,186 miles (+9,666)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,186 miles
    Test number
    480779864566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass132,520 miles (+10,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,520 miles
    Test number
    212618230643
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner out of shape
  11. Pass121,577 miles (+28,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,577 miles
    Test number
    940273173516
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass93,383 miles (+23,499)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    172569814449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    182204315334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,884 miles (+20,153)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    184158800827
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass49,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    967628835101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT12 NGZ

Does LT12 NGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 NGZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 NGZ?
The MOT on LT12 NGZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 NGZ done?
LT12 NGZ was recorded at 169,726 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 11,209 miles a year.
Has LT12 NGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 NGZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 NGZ 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 LT12 NGZ find?
LT12 NGZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside outer sill damaged.

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