Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
VLJ 12MOT history
VLJ 12 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,706 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,706 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,357 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VLJ 12
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 2 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VLJ 12 was last recorded at 98,706 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 3,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,908 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,798 miles
- Average per year
- 5,357 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,706 miles
- 2025 – 94,908 miles
- 2024 – 90,784 miles
- 2023 – 88,334 miles
- 2022 – 84,388 miles
- 2021 – 80,807 miles
- 2020 – 77,965 miles
- 2019 – 72,810 miles
- 2018 – 67,384 miles
- 2017 – 61,146 miles
- 2016 – 55,180 miles
- 2015 – 55,170 miles
- 2014 – 38,348 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,706 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 15 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,706 miles (+3,798)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,706 miles
- Test number
- 637233525509
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass94,908 miles (+4,124)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 94,908 miles
- Test number
- 284571715929
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,784 miles (+2,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,784 miles
- Test number
- 957902412926
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,334 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 88,334 miles
- Test number
- 378685651980
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail88,333 miles (+3,945)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,333 miles
- Test number
- 659017267737
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,388 miles (+3,581)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 84,388 miles
- Test number
- 870179945875
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass80,807 miles (+2,842)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 80,807 miles
- Test number
- 164940053789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,965 miles (+5,155)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 77,965 miles
- Test number
- 165908905650
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,810 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 72,810 miles
- Test number
- 244688337953
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail72,785 miles (+5,401)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,785 miles
- Test number
- 835982509214
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,384 miles (+6,238)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,384 miles
- Test number
- 412339750589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,146 miles (+5,966)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,146 miles
- Test number
- 835328100938
- 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)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has thorn in sidewall
Pass55,180 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 55,180 miles
- Test number
- 831749397759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,170 miles (+16,822)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 55,170 miles
- Test number
- 348412706689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,348 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 38,348 miles
- Test number
- 745179114382
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront registration plate damaged
Questions about VLJ 12
- What vehicle is registration VLJ 12 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VLJ 12 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Dec 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VLJ 12 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VLJ 12 is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VLJ 12?
- The MOT on VLJ 12 is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VLJ 12 done?
- VLJ 12 was recorded at 98,706 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,357 miles a year.
- Has VLJ 12 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VLJ 12 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on VLJ 12 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 VLJ 12 find?
- VLJ 12 passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bush; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside.
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