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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LT12 SHVMOT history

LT12 SHV is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LT12 SHV white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,889 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 SHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 SHV was last recorded at 100,889 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,096 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,793 miles
Average per year
4,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,889 miles
  • 2025 – 98,096 miles
  • 2024 – 95,484 miles
  • 2023 – 93,041 miles
  • 2022 – 90,279 miles
  • 2021 – 86,629 miles
  • 2020 – 83,388 miles
  • 2019 – 79,058 miles
  • 2018 – 75,218 miles
  • 2017 – 70,015 miles
  • 2016 – 63,730 miles
  • 2015 – 56,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,889 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear cut in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,889 miles
    Test number
    612484652475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail100,889 miles (+2,793)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,889 miles
    Test number
    557752334328
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass98,096 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,096 miles
    Test number
    600202361374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,484 miles
    Test number
    417921811921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,484 miles (+2,443)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,484 miles
    Test number
    403458729851
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall full circumference 225/45r1791v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass93,041 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    900958934135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass90,279 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,279 miles
    Test number
    470625048080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,629 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,629 miles
    Test number
    680392145389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,388 miles
    Test number
    235857576332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,388 miles (+4,330)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,388 miles
    Test number
    946262884511
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass79,058 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    280894006335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,047 miles (+3,829)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    421029366517
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass75,218 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    231253914835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cut in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail75,159 miles (+5,144)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,159 miles
    Test number
    559378544428
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cut in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass70,015 miles (+6,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    802595010963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass63,730 miles (+6,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    834012860947
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass56,790 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    846705275024
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low 3mm

Questions about LT12 SHV

Does LT12 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 SHV is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 SHV?
The MOT on LT12 SHV is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 SHV done?
LT12 SHV was recorded at 100,889 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,022 miles a year.
Has LT12 SHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 SHV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 SHV 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 SHV find?
LT12 SHV passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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