VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VU12LUP has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 210,062 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 12:44.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Sunday 6th September 2026.

VU12LUP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 2026210,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH AUGUST 20246TH SEPTEMBER 2025196,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH AUGUST 2024196,527 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Position Lamp Not Working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 20236TH SEPTEMBER 2024176,308 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20226TH SEPTEMBER 2023165,213 MI
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 2022165,212 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Road Wheel Fixing Missing 3 Wheels Missing 1 Stud Each Rear Both Sides And Osf (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JUNE 202128TH JUNE 2022158,844 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED29TH JUNE 202028TH JUNE 2021156,056 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
PASSED1ST JUNE 201930TH NOVEMBER 2020154,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED30TH MAY 201830TH MAY 2019152,398 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED29TH MAY 2018152,388 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH MAY 201730TH MAY 2018143,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED31ST MAY 201630TH MAY 2017135,377 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 20161ST MARCH 2017132,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Discs Lipped
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil Strut (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Punctured In Tread And Thorn In Side Wall
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20151ST MARCH 201698,765 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VU12LUP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

VU12LUP MOT Comments

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VU12LUP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 210,062 miles | Average yearly mileage: 16,159 miles

VU12LUP FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration VU12LUP was manufactured on Thursday 1st March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 210,062 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 16,159 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VU12LUP has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 14 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 2 Major, 5 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

Does VU12LUP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 VU12LUP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VU12LUP Taxed?

Unfortunately no Tax data can be found for VU12LUP as of Saturday 25th April 2026. Read more

When does VU12LUP MOT expire?

The current MOT for VU12LUP will expire in 4 months on Sunday 6th September 2026. Read more

When did VU12LUP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VU12LUP was on Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 12:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VU12LUP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for VU12LUP we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VU12LUP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for VU12LUP we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VU12LUP?

VU12LUP is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has VU12LUP done?

The odometer reading for VU12LUP at the last MOT in August 2025 was 210,062 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 16,159 miles per year. Read more

How old is VU12LUP?

The vehicle VU12LUP was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st March 2012. Read more

What colour is VU12LUP?

The official colour of VU12LUP is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VU12LUP have?

VU12LUP has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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