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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 BVUMOT history

LS12 BVU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LS12 BVU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,474 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BVU
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 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BVU was last recorded at 93,474 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 6,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,218 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,256 miles
Average per year
6,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,474 miles
  • 2024 – 87,218 miles
  • 2023 – 81,625 miles
  • 2022 – 76,074 miles
  • 2021 – 69,806 miles
  • 2020 – 64,033 miles
  • 2019 – 58,622 miles
  • 2018 – 48,969 miles
  • 2017 – 36,381 miles
  • 2016 – 24,952 miles
  • 2015 – 22,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,474 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,474 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,474 miles
    Test number
    687060943171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    136160182606
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail87,218 miles (+5,593)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    525975404577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass81,625 miles (+5,551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,625 miles
    Test number
    175205715207
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass76,074 miles (+6,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    723895867645
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass69,806 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    290081091192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,033 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    775896127574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,622 miles
    Test number
    312748464339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Fail58,622 miles (+9,653)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,622 miles
    Test number
    476165155996
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Pass48,969 miles (+12,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,969 miles
    Test number
    861263267566
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre leaking air
  11. Pass36,381 miles (+11,429)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,381 miles
    Test number
    501881616785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,952 miles (+2,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,952 miles
    Test number
    821403086202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass22,493 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,493 miles
    Test number
    192879883368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,886 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,886 miles
    Test number
    115182475442
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS12 BVU

Does LS12 BVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BVU is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BVU?
The MOT on LS12 BVU is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BVU done?
LS12 BVU was recorded at 93,474 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,885 miles a year.
Has LS12 BVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BVU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 BVU 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 BVU find?
LS12 BVU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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