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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 BWNMOT history

LS12 BWN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 172,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LS12 BWN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
172,295 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BWN
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
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BWN was last recorded at 172,295 miles on 15 May 2026, 2,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,979 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,316 miles
Average per year
12,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,295 miles
  • 2025 – 169,979 miles
  • 2024 – 159,395 miles
  • 2023 – 146,252 miles
  • 2022 – 133,828 miles
  • 2021 – 120,927 miles
  • 2020 – 115,282 miles
  • 2019 – 105,210 miles
  • 2018 – 92,263 miles
  • 2017 – 76,943 miles
  • 2016 – 51,834 miles
  • 2015 – 36,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,295 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.

  • Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,295 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    172,295 miles
    Test number
    961001592438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,979 miles (+10,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    169,979 miles
    Test number
    814891083011
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
  3. Pass159,395 miles (+13,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,395 miles
    Test number
    659814974166
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
  4. Pass146,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,252 miles
    Test number
    516014045329
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
  5. Fail146,252 miles (+12,424)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,252 miles
    Test number
    795003417585
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
  6. Pass133,828 miles (+12,901)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,828 miles
    Test number
    565233776402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,927 miles (+5,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,927 miles
    Test number
    760597463928
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
  8. Pass115,282 miles (+10,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    914845074138
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
  9. Pass105,210 miles (+12,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    738361902128
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
  10. Pass92,263 miles (+15,320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,263 miles
    Test number
    687533728382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,943 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,943 miles
    Test number
    471306978472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,488 miles (+21,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,488 miles
    Test number
    353130900934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass51,834 miles (+14,869)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    667459569238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,965 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,965 miles
    Test number
    719909965054
    • Note(Both) Front tyres wearing unevenly

Questions about LS12 BWN

Does LS12 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BWN is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BWN?
The MOT on LS12 BWN is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BWN done?
LS12 BWN was recorded at 172,295 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 12,103 miles a year.
Has LS12 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BWN has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 BWN 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 BWN find?
LS12 BWN passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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