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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LL12 KZOMOT history

LL12 KZO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LL12 KZO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,056 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 KZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 KZO was last recorded at 118,056 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 8,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,523 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,533 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,056 miles
  • 2025 – 109,523 miles
  • 2024 – 102,542 miles
  • 2023 – 95,957 miles
  • 2022 – 90,213 miles
  • 2021 – 85,312 miles
  • 2020 – 81,227 miles
  • 2019 – 73,786 miles
  • 2018 – 66,362 miles
  • 2017 – 55,583 miles
  • 2015 – 37,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,056 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,056 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,056 miles
    Test number
    578811569149
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,054 miles (+8,531)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,054 miles
    Test number
    801598388583
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,523 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,523 miles
    Test number
    432354522831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail109,519 miles (+6,977)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,519 miles
    Test number
    332089814332
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,542 miles (+6,585)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,542 miles
    Test number
    324544897226
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,957 miles (+5,744)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,957 miles
    Test number
    276920795432
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass90,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,213 miles
    Test number
    500037980112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail90,211 miles (+4,899)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,211 miles
    Test number
    105736717724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,312 miles (+4,085)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    187090230099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,227 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,227 miles
    Test number
    223245536833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Fail81,225 miles (+7,439)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,225 miles
    Test number
    571092536589
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass73,786 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,786 miles
    Test number
    839139485327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail73,784 miles (+7,422)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,784 miles
    Test number
    971900773636
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass66,362 miles (+10,779)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,362 miles
    Test number
    284865146534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,583 miles
    Test number
    607381533514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail55,582 miles (+17,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,582 miles
    Test number
    593959261575
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass37,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,793 miles
    Test number
    546150355161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 KZO

Does LL12 KZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 KZO is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 KZO?
The MOT on LL12 KZO is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 KZO done?
LL12 KZO was recorded at 118,056 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has LL12 KZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 KZO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 KZO 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 KZO find?
LL12 KZO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on both edges, and 5 more.

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