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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LT12 XLDMOT history

LT12 XLD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LT12 XLD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,017 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XLD
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 XLD was last recorded at 114,017 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 6,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,021 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,996 miles
Average per year
8,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,017 miles
  • 2025 – 107,021 miles
  • 2024 – 99,766 miles
  • 2023 – 92,254 miles
  • 2022 – 75,010 miles
  • 2021 – 56,074 miles
  • 2020 – 45,418 miles
  • 2019 – 39,762 miles
  • 2018 – 35,577 miles
  • 2017 – 26,622 miles
  • 2016 – 19,231 miles
  • 2015 – 12,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,017 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,017 miles (+6,996)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,017 miles
    Test number
    497333482317
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,021 miles (+7,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,021 miles
    Test number
    271640159539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,766 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,766 miles
    Test number
    198243574649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,761 miles (+7,507)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    782913920670
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp has come apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,254 miles (+17,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    346608630512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,010 miles (+18,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,010 miles
    Test number
    477614660999
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts were not tested because the child seats were fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass56,074 miles (+10,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,074 miles
    Test number
    328921825967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted restricting.

  8. Pass45,418 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    896935349824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,762 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    122472350404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,577 miles (+8,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    647111286699
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  11. Pass26,622 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,622 miles
    Test number
    982176107959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,231 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,231 miles
    Test number
    502582524751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,432 miles
    Test number
    937117855044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 XLD

Does LT12 XLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XLD is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XLD?
The MOT on LT12 XLD is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 XLD done?
LT12 XLD was recorded at 114,017 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 8,809 miles a year.
Has LT12 XLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XLD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 XLD 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 XLD find?
LT12 XLD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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