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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 YKSMOT history

LB12 YKS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,016 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 YKS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 YKS was last recorded at 117,016 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,092 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,924 miles
Average per year
7,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,016 miles
  • 2025 – 115,092 miles
  • 2024 – 112,187 miles
  • 2023 – 108,069 miles
  • 2022 – 105,243 miles
  • 2021 – 101,625 miles
  • 2019 – 91,366 miles
  • 2018 – 77,929 miles
  • 2017 – 63,627 miles
  • 2016 – 52,178 miles
  • 2015 – 38,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,016 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    960222482043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,092 miles (+2,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,092 miles
    Test number
    764101393761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass112,187 miles (+4,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,187 miles
    Test number
    780537812410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,069 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    706793097976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,243 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    105578604103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass101,625 miles (+10,259)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,625 miles
    Test number
    678367366750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,366 miles
    Test number
    527332998730
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail91,366 miles (+13,437)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,366 miles
    Test number
    734504165267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass77,929 miles (+14,302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,929 miles
    Test number
    615557707324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,627 miles (+11,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    930120125418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,178 miles (+13,806)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,178 miles
    Test number
    917160116121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,372 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,372 miles
    Test number
    755010295147
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 YKS

Does LB12 YKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 YKS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 YKS?
The MOT on LB12 YKS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 YKS done?
LB12 YKS was recorded at 117,016 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,486 miles a year.
Has LB12 YKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 YKS has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB12 YKS 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 LB12 YKS find?
LB12 YKS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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