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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,984 cc

LS12 BADMOT history

LS12 BAD is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LS12 BAD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,728 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BAD was last recorded at 115,728 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 13,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,018 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,710 miles
Average per year
8,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,728 miles
  • 2025 – 102,018 miles
  • 2024 – 102,010 miles
  • 2022 – 94,515 miles
  • 2021 – 81,577 miles
  • 2020 – 72,134 miles
  • 2019 – 56,517 miles
  • 2018 – 45,971 miles
  • 2017 – 37,007 miles
  • 2016 – 31,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,728 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,728 miles (+13,710)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,728 miles
    Test number
    853239877732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  2. Pass102,018 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    350499328436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass102,010 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,010 miles
    Test number
    465081519094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail102,007 miles (+7,492)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    148227575038
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass94,515 miles (+12,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,515 miles
    Test number
    689786088068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,577 miles (+9,443)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,577 miles
    Test number
    884424543381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,134 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,134 miles
    Test number
    683403167187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,129 miles (+15,612)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    425744101051
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass56,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,517 miles
    Test number
    673830572634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail56,517 miles (+10,546)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,517 miles
    Test number
    271709013046
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass45,971 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,971 miles
    Test number
    801217415739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,007 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,007 miles
    Test number
    666495247647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,618 miles
    Test number
    627139331995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BAD

Does LS12 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BAD is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BAD?
The MOT on LS12 BAD is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BAD done?
LS12 BAD was recorded at 115,728 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,225 miles a year.
Has LS12 BAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BAD has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 BAD 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 LS12 BAD find?
LS12 BAD passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 2 more.

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