Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LT12 XNJMOT history
LT12 XNJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 98,972 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 XNJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT12 XNJ was last recorded at 98,972 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 7,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,718 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,254 miles
- Average per year
- 6,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,972 miles
- 2025 – 91,718 miles
- 2024 – 88,859 miles
- 2023 – 84,282 miles
- 2022 – 80,313 miles
- 2021 – 75,210 miles
- 2020 – 70,790 miles
- 2019 – 62,812 miles
- 2018 – 54,111 miles
- 2017 – 46,103 miles
- 2016 – 37,708 miles
- 2015 – 27,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,972 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 8 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,972 miles (+7,254)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 98,972 miles
- Test number
- 590990874117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,718 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 91,718 miles
- Test number
- 496786020385
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail91,717 miles (+2,858)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,717 miles
- Test number
- 649706836401
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass88,859 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 88,859 miles
- Test number
- 631064100131
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,282 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 84,282 miles
- Test number
- 735170617955
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail84,281 miles (+3,968)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,281 miles
- Test number
- 715534993057
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass80,313 miles (+5,103)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 80,313 miles
- Test number
- 919924793056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,210 miles (+4,420)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 75,210 miles
- Test number
- 675093507059
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass70,790 miles (+7,978)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,790 miles
- Test number
- 960953349451
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,812 miles (+8,701)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,812 miles
- Test number
- 969511042434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,111 miles (+69)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 54,111 miles
- Test number
- 526762375861
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Fail54,042 miles (+7,939)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,042 miles
- Test number
- 742640585335
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Pass46,103 miles (+8,395)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 46,103 miles
- Test number
- 827040150638
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly feathered inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,708 miles (+9,860)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 37,708 miles
- Test number
- 963822724373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,848 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 27,848 miles
- Test number
- 519838195096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LT12 XNJ
- Does LT12 XNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XNJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 XNJ?
- The MOT on LT12 XNJ is valid until 1 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 XNJ done?
- LT12 XNJ was recorded at 98,972 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,276 miles a year.
- Has LT12 XNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 XNJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LT12 XNJ 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 XNJ find?
- LT12 XNJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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