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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

T12 JDOMOT history

T12 JDO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,969 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 JDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 JDO was last recorded at 137,969 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 7,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,322 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,647 miles
Average per year
7,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,969 miles
  • 2025 – 130,322 miles
  • 2024 – 124,124 miles
  • 2023 – 117,056 miles
  • 2022 – 109,224 miles
  • 2021 – 96,555 miles
  • 2020 – 96,187 miles
  • 2019 – 90,859 miles
  • 2018 – 83,845 miles
  • 2017 – 73,371 miles
  • 2016 – 60,580 miles
  • 2015 – 48,993 miles
  • 2014 – 39,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,969 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,969 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,969 miles
    Test number
    643865333249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail137,969 miles (+7,647)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,969 miles
    Test number
    186634081030
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass130,322 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,322 miles
    Test number
    400841213959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail130,321 miles (+6,197)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    461808465682
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    416163598821
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn/bald on edges and approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail124,124 miles (+7,068)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    350923975580
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn/bald on edges and approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,056 miles (+7,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,056 miles
    Test number
    548826028807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,224 miles (+12,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    284418618561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass96,555 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    614840692659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,187 miles (+5,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,187 miles
    Test number
    712696467394
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,859 miles
    Test number
    560440166477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,859 miles (+7,014)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,859 miles
    Test number
    630618031480
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass83,845 miles (+10,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,845 miles
    Test number
    526420795242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass73,371 miles (+12,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,371 miles
    Test number
    393620154533
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to wear on outer edge

  15. Pass60,580 miles (+11,587)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,580 miles
    Test number
    434885104768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,993 miles (+9,206)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    628602045159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,787 miles
    Test number
    465079944149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 JDO

Does T12 JDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 JDO is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 JDO?
The MOT on T12 JDO is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 JDO done?
T12 JDO was recorded at 137,969 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,980 miles a year.
Has T12 JDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 JDO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 JDO 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 T12 JDO find?
T12 JDO passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s sidewalls.

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