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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 BXXMOT history

LS12 BXX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 34,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LS12 BXX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
34,631 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BXX was last recorded at 34,631 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2018: 19,329 miles, lower than 34,977 miles on 17 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
31,565 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,066 miles
Average per year
1,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,631 miles
  • 2025 – 31,565 miles
  • 2024 – 28,680 miles
  • 2022 – 24,899 miles
  • 2021 – 22,789 miles
  • 2020 – 21,445 miles
  • 2019 – 20,735 miles
  • 2018 – 19,329 miles
  • 2017 – 34,977 miles
  • 2016 – 17,920 miles
  • 2015 – 16,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,631 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,631 miles (+3,066)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    34,631 miles
    Test number
    796588435911
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass31,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    31,565 miles
    Test number
    352875419237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail31,564 miles (+2,884)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,564 miles
    Test number
    128042210857
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass28,680 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    144264542811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail28,679 miles (+3,780)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,679 miles
    Test number
    693799227147
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass24,899 miles (+2,110)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    24,899 miles
    Test number
    770194029942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass22,789 miles (+1,344)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    22,789 miles
    Test number
    514809416134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass21,445 miles (+710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,445 miles
    Test number
    648854485516
    • AdvisoryC/o slow to drop
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are badly perished in tread
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are perished
  9. Pass20,735 miles (+1,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    20,735 miles
    Test number
    712387963871
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre found low on pressure 20lb inflated before mot
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are perished
  10. Pass19,329 miles (-15,648)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,329 miles
    Test number
    996386094879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,977 miles (+17,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,977 miles
    Test number
    502338797264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,920 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,920 miles
    Test number
    773222688391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,007 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,007 miles
    Test number
    166172075081
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LS12 BXX

Does LS12 BXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BXX is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BXX?
The MOT on LS12 BXX is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BXX done?
LS12 BXX was recorded at 34,631 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,714 miles a year.
Has LS12 BXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BXX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BXX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 BXX find?
LS12 BXX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects: front upper windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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