Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
V12 DOBMOT history
V12 DOB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 71,051 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 DOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 DOB was last recorded at 71,051 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Feb 2021: 50,459 miles, lower than 487,725 miles on 10 Feb 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,075 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,976 miles
- Average per year
- 4,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,051 miles
- 2025 – 66,075 miles
- 2024 – 63,318 miles
- 2023 – 59,520 miles
- 2022 – 55,106 miles
- 2021 – 50,459 miles
- 2020 – 487,725 miles
- 2019 – 43,366 miles
- 2018 – 38,840 miles
- 2017 – 32,604 miles
- 2016 – 26,679 miles
- 2015 – 21,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,051 miles
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front brake discs worn/corroded inner face
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,051 miles (+4,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 71,051 miles
- Test number
- 148381270280
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,075 miles (+2,757)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 66,075 miles
- Test number
- 690140830450
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded inner face
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on offside rear brake disc
Pass63,318 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 63,318 miles
- Test number
- 240109298652
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded inner face
Pass59,520 miles (+4,414)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 59,520 miles
- Test number
- 856895678974
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded inner face
Pass55,106 miles (+4,647)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 55,106 miles
- Test number
- 305872799842
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn/corroded inner face
- AdvisoryNearside rear towing support spring broken
Pass50,459 miles (-437,266)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 50,459 miles
- Test number
- 493322365160
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn inner face
Pass487,725 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 487,725 miles
- Test number
- 797784815354
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded inner face
Fail48,725 miles (+5,359)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,725 miles
- Test number
- 558357264470
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded inner face
Pass43,366 miles (+4,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 43,366 miles
- Test number
- 255988659847
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass38,840 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 38,840 miles
- Test number
- 590866946146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,839 miles (+6,235)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,839 miles
- Test number
- 918810763094
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass32,604 miles (+5,925)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 32,604 miles
- Test number
- 213646286493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,679 miles (+5,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 26,679 miles
- Test number
- 253856120501
- AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
Pass21,450 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 21,450 miles
- Test number
- 187295335465
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V12 DOB
- Does V12 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 DOB is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 DOB?
- The MOT on V12 DOB is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 DOB done?
- V12 DOB was recorded at 71,051 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,488 miles a year.
- Has V12 DOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 DOB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on V12 DOB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V12 DOB find?
- V12 DOB passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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