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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

V26 LWMMOT history

V26 LWM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 35,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

V26 LWM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
35,836 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 LWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 LWM was last recorded at 35,836 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 8,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,536 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,300 miles
Average per year
2,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,836 miles
  • 2025 – 27,536 miles
  • 2024 – 27,111 miles
  • 2023 – 26,550 miles
  • 2022 – 25,857 miles
  • 2021 – 24,982 miles
  • 2020 – 23,424 miles
  • 2019 – 20,957 miles
  • 2018 – 18,556 miles
  • 2017 – 13,767 miles
  • 2016 – 12,237 miles
  • 2015 – 9,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,836 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    35,836 miles
    Test number
    435747420655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail35,836 miles (+8,300)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,836 miles
    Test number
    673912412234
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass27,536 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,536 miles
    Test number
    308761759392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,111 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    27,111 miles
    Test number
    382692475679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,550 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,550 miles
    Test number
    900514645312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    25,857 miles
    Test number
    371929987533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,857 miles (+875)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,857 miles
    Test number
    312672393132
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass24,982 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    24,982 miles
    Test number
    873132644275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    23,424 miles
    Test number
    499416798889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail23,424 miles (+2,467)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,424 miles
    Test number
    214416557588
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass20,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,957 miles
    Test number
    247124180319
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.

  12. Fail20,957 miles (+2,401)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,957 miles
    Test number
    867853619456
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.

  13. Pass18,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,556 miles
    Test number
    807216937818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,556 miles (+4,789)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,556 miles
    Test number
    693256931237
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass13,767 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,767 miles
    Test number
    564832064369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail13,767 miles (+1,530)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,767 miles
    Test number
    948855006177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass12,237 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,237 miles
    Test number
    617752475116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail9,843 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,843 miles
    Test number
    839522045185
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass9,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    9,843 miles
    Test number
    998832945144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 LWM

Does V26 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 LWM is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 LWM?
The MOT on V26 LWM is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 LWM done?
V26 LWM was recorded at 35,836 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,330 miles a year.
Has V26 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 LWM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 LWM 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 V26 LWM find?
V26 LWM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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