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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 BWZMOT history

LS12 BWZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LS12 BWZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,564 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BWZ was last recorded at 88,564 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 11,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,358 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,206 miles
Average per year
6,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,564 miles
  • 2025 – 77,358 miles
  • 2024 – 70,803 miles
  • 2022 – 61,391 miles
  • 2021 – 53,860 miles
  • 2020 – 47,314 miles
  • 2019 – 41,878 miles
  • 2018 – 38,037 miles
  • 2017 – 29,184 miles
  • 2016 – 24,963 miles
  • 2015 – 20,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,564 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,564 miles (+11,206)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,564 miles
    Test number
    660306568549
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass77,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    530488664413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail77,357 miles (+6,554)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,357 miles
    Test number
    436347642566
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass70,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    141565536154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail70,802 miles (+9,411)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    336477431745
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass61,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    465732396821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,391 miles (+7,531)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    409237706093
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,860 miles
    Test number
    515045891260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,859 miles (+6,545)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    836564460464
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass47,314 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,314 miles
    Test number
    559653734487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,886 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    474970136935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,878 miles (+3,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,878 miles
    Test number
    729498004788
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  13. Pass38,037 miles (+8,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    209077456648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,184 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,184 miles
    Test number
    557047143387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,963 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,963 miles
    Test number
    455602365453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,309 miles
    Test number
    779300195083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BWZ

Does LS12 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BWZ is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BWZ?
The MOT on LS12 BWZ is valid until 4 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 BWZ done?
LS12 BWZ was recorded at 88,564 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,247 miles a year.
Has LS12 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BWZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BWZ 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 BWZ find?
LS12 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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