Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LS12 BXWMOT history
LS12 BXW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 137,302 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 BXW
- 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
- 16 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 BXW was last recorded at 137,302 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 11,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,460 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,842 miles
- Average per year
- 8,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,302 miles
- 2025 – 125,460 miles
- 2024 – 117,504 miles
- 2023 – 109,385 miles
- 2022 – 98,633 miles
- 2021 – 92,110 miles
- 2020 – 88,179 miles
- 2018 – 70,666 miles
- 2017 – 56,956 miles
- 2016 – 43,529 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,302 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner brakes corroded / pads worn
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s scrubbed / worn (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front number plate cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Near side rear outer seal rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,302 miles (+11,842)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 137,302 miles
- Test number
- 590860403849
- AdvisoryFront Inner brakes corroded / pads worn
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s scrubbed / worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,460 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 125,460 miles
- Test number
- 459921718802
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,460 miles (+7,956)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,460 miles
- Test number
- 702012334774
- MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,504 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 117,504 miles
- Test number
- 320575978295
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryNear side rear outer seal rusty
Fail117,504 miles (+8,119)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,504 miles
- Test number
- 103108224812
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryNear side rear outer seal rusty
Pass109,385 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 109,385 miles
- Test number
- 767306125168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,338 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 109,338 miles
- Test number
- 663432887524
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail109,338 miles (+10,705)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,338 miles
- Test number
- 767655836629
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 98,633 miles
- Test number
- 771339694405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,633 miles (+6,523)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,633 miles
- Test number
- 176290610664
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass92,110 miles (+3,931)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 92,110 miles
- Test number
- 303200004530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn fouling lower arm slightly as incorrectly located (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,179 miles (+17,513)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 88,179 miles
- Test number
- 757775714161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,666 miles (+13,710)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 70,666 miles
- Test number
- 383971874684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass56,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 56,956 miles
- Test number
- 749257457165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,955 miles (+13,426)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,955 miles
- Test number
- 522730620456
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass43,529 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 43,529 miles
- Test number
- 891695752516
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LS12 BXW
- Does LS12 BXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BXW is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 BXW?
- The MOT on LS12 BXW is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 BXW done?
- LS12 BXW was recorded at 137,302 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 8,873 miles a year.
- Has LS12 BXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 BXW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 BXW 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 BXW find?
- LS12 BXW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner brakes corroded / pads worn; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s scrubbed / worn.
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