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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LL12 KAOMOT history

LL12 KAO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LL12 KAO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,650 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 KAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 KAO was last recorded at 126,650 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,581 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
9,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,650 miles
  • 2025 – 114,686 miles
  • 2024 – 103,557 miles
  • 2023 – 93,644 miles
  • 2022 – 86,172 miles
  • 2021 – 78,675 miles
  • 2020 – 71,581 miles
  • 2019 – 58,695 miles
  • 2018 – 50,736 miles
  • 2017 – 39,840 miles
  • 2016 – 29,262 miles
  • 2015 – 19,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,650 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,650 miles
    Test number
    114741039192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  2. Fail126,581 miles (+11,895)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,581 miles
    Test number
    623660067903
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  3. Pass114,686 miles (+11,129)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,686 miles
    Test number
    932818650002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,557 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,557 miles
    Test number
    196889915198
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail103,557 miles (+9,913)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,557 miles
    Test number
    476665101222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,644 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,644 miles
    Test number
    533419750801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,172 miles (+7,497)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,172 miles
    Test number
    370557240342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,675 miles (+7,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,675 miles
    Test number
    410834232300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,581 miles (+12,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    615547730831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,695 miles (+7,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    522276994390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,736 miles (+10,896)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,736 miles
    Test number
    388347171941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,840 miles (+10,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,840 miles
    Test number
    416509165209
    • AdvisoryJust acceptable damage to N/S rear seat belt webbing.
    • AdvisoryJust acceptable marking to windscreen.
    • AdvisorySuspect rear brake pads worn.
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered.

  13. Pass29,262 miles (+9,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,262 miles
    Test number
    820406122458
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and under vehicle covered.
    • AdvisorySlight marking to windscreen.

  14. Pass19,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,687 miles
    Test number
    205023735166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 KAO

Does LL12 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 KAO is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 KAO?
The MOT on LL12 KAO is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 KAO done?
LL12 KAO was recorded at 126,650 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 9,351 miles a year.
Has LL12 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 KAO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 KAO 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 LL12 KAO find?
LL12 KAO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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