Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
LS12 BCUMOT history
LS12 BCU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 82,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 82,768 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,141 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 BCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 BCU was last recorded at 82,768 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 5,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 77,024 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,744 miles
- Average per year
- 6,141 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 82,768 miles
- 2024 – 77,024 miles
- 2023 – 69,025 miles
- 2022 – 60,327 miles
- 2021 – 52,707 miles
- 2020 – 50,014 miles
- 2019 – 46,012 miles
- 2018 – 40,648 miles
- 2017 – 30,961 miles
- 2016 – 23,367 miles
- 2015 – 17,570 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,768 miles (+5,744)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 82,768 miles
- Test number
- 321586977260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 77,024 miles
- Test number
- 663215786367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,024 miles (+7,999)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,024 miles
- Test number
- 716570372510
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,025 miles (+8,698)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 69,025 miles
- Test number
- 145268155005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,327 miles (+7,620)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 60,327 miles
- Test number
- 134660612580
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,707 miles (+2,693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 52,707 miles
- Test number
- 974714430843
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass50,014 miles (+4,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 50,014 miles
- Test number
- 739661785602
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,012 miles (+5,364)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,012 miles
- Test number
- 637400370471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,648 miles (+9,687)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 40,648 miles
- Test number
- 867115088387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,961 miles (+7,594)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 30,961 miles
- Test number
- 384099376285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,367 miles (+5,797)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 23,367 miles
- Test number
- 922518119453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 17,570 miles
- Test number
- 256475765072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,570 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,570 miles
- Test number
- 196426755025
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Questions about LS12 BCU
- Does LS12 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 BCU expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 BCU?
- The MOT on LS12 BCU expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 BCU done?
- LS12 BCU was recorded at 82,768 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
- Has LS12 BCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 BCU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 BCU 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 BCU find?
- LS12 BCU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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