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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LT12 XMUMOT history

LT12 XMU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 35,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LT12 XMU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
35,617 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 XMU was last recorded at 35,617 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
32,178 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,439 miles
Average per year
2,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,617 miles
  • 2024 – 32,178 miles
  • 2023 – 28,443 miles
  • 2022 – 24,806 miles
  • 2021 – 22,416 miles
  • 2020 – 20,568 miles
  • 2019 – 18,748 miles
  • 2018 – 17,848 miles
  • 2017 – 17,112 miles
  • 2016 – 16,107 miles
  • 2015 – 14,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,617 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass35,617 miles (+3,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    35,617 miles
    Test number
    932975899630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass32,178 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,178 miles
    Test number
    386563939167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,443 miles (+3,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    28,443 miles
    Test number
    769479231633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass24,806 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    24,806 miles
    Test number
    149590697628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,416 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    22,416 miles
    Test number
    847510439964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass20,568 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,568 miles
    Test number
    108719106359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,748 miles
    Test number
    979512466601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,746 miles (+898)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,746 miles
    Test number
    396683865543
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished but no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass17,848 miles (+736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,848 miles
    Test number
    790179127793
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass17,112 miles (+1,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,112 miles
    Test number
    783799345715
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have surface rust (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have surface rust (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

  11. Pass16,107 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,107 miles
    Test number
    786962212678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,006 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,006 miles
    Test number
    388573608828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    12,077 miles
    Test number
    687968145035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 XMU

Does LT12 XMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XMU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XMU?
The MOT on LT12 XMU is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 XMU done?
LT12 XMU was recorded at 35,617 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,188 miles a year.
Has LT12 XMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XMU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LT12 XMU 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 XMU find?
LT12 XMU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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