Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
X12 PELMOT history
X12 PEL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 139,773 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X12 PEL
- 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
- 13 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X12 PEL was last recorded at 139,773 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 139,772 miles · 15 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 9,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,773 miles
- 2025 – 133,663 miles
- 2024 – 126,743 miles
- 2023 – 117,778 miles
- 2022 – 111,952 miles
- 2021 – 106,215 miles
- 2020 – 98,320 miles
- 2019 – 91,875 miles
- 2018 – 89,517 miles
- 2017 – 67,851 miles
- 2016 – 48,955 miles
- 2015 – 38,540 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,773 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,773 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 139,773 miles
- Test number
- 215710165558
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail139,772 miles (+6,109)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,772 miles
- Test number
- 230444842894
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass133,663 miles (+6,920)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 133,663 miles
- Test number
- 567930773944
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass126,743 miles (+8,965)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 126,743 miles
- Test number
- 938458374124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,778 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 117,778 miles
- Test number
- 820313254792
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,778 miles (+5,826)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,778 miles
- Test number
- 165989931896
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,952 miles (+5,737)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 111,952 miles
- Test number
- 610204108769
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,215 miles (+7,895)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 106,215 miles
- Test number
- 343971758418
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,320 miles (+6,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 98,320 miles
- Test number
- 555932451612
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,875 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 91,875 miles
- Test number
- 540863251820
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass89,517 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 89,517 miles
- Test number
- 862872694824
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.
Fail89,517 miles (+21,666)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,517 miles
- Test number
- 706027833204
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.
Pass67,851 miles (+18,896)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 67,851 miles
- Test number
- 277489807987
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre splitting inner wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre splitting inner wall
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,955 miles (+10,415)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 48,955 miles
- Test number
- 825451319435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,540 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 38,540 miles
- Test number
- 785278315291
- AdvisoryNearside 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
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Questions about X12 PEL
- Does X12 PEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 PEL is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X12 PEL?
- The MOT on X12 PEL is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X12 PEL done?
- X12 PEL was recorded at 139,773 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 9,109 miles a year.
- Has X12 PEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X12 PEL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X12 PEL 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 X12 PEL find?
- X12 PEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes worn; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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