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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 BVLMOT history

LS12 BVL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LS12 BVL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,531 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BVL was last recorded at 74,531 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,762 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,769 miles
Average per year
5,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,531 miles
  • 2025 – 72,762 miles
  • 2024 – 71,037 miles
  • 2023 – 69,485 miles
  • 2022 – 68,476 miles
  • 2021 – 67,052 miles
  • 2020 – 66,003 miles
  • 2019 – 50,939 miles
  • 2018 – 40,843 miles
  • 2017 – 32,216 miles
  • 2016 – 22,688 miles
  • 2015 – 11,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,531 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,531 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,531 miles
    Test number
    807429361220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,762 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,762 miles
    Test number
    413368159970
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside and underside components
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  3. Fail72,762 miles (+1,725)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,762 miles
    Test number
    478235772577
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to underside and underside components
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  4. Pass71,037 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    985280626671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,485 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    994747138068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,476 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    154680534606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,052 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    823569783780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,003 miles (+15,064)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,003 miles
    Test number
    753180251730
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass50,939 miles (+10,096)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    810713178169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,843 miles (+8,627)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,843 miles
    Test number
    563851093167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,216 miles (+9,528)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    871949691378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,688 miles (+11,001)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,688 miles
    Test number
    260032944624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,687 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,687 miles
    Test number
    467491375064
    • Note1.advice rear wiper blade split. 2.advice to change both front wiper blade's.

Questions about LS12 BVL

Does LS12 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BVL is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BVL?
The MOT on LS12 BVL is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BVL done?
LS12 BVL was recorded at 74,531 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,744 miles a year.
Has LS12 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BVL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BVL 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 BVL find?
LS12 BVL passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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