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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 CGOMOT history

LS12 CGO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 241,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LS12 CGO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
241,059 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 CGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 CGO was last recorded at 241,059 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 8,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,195 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,864 miles
Average per year
12,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,059 miles
  • 2025 – 232,195 miles
  • 2024 – 218,461 miles
  • 2023 – 199,184 miles
  • 2022 – 181,804 miles
  • 2021 – 169,383 miles
  • 2020 – 167,779 miles
  • 2019 – 142,034 miles
  • 2018 – 133,436 miles
  • 2017 – 119,010 miles
  • 2016 – 114,210 miles
  • 2015 – 93,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,059 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,059 miles (+8,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    241,059 miles
    Test number
    644770217323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass232,195 miles (+13,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    232,195 miles
    Test number
    194802713173
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass218,461 miles (+19,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    218,461 miles
    Test number
    106606963847
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass199,184 miles (+17,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    199,184 miles
    Test number
    495683381177
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass181,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    181,804 miles
    Test number
    239998407630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,804 miles (+12,421)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,804 miles
    Test number
    834706707800
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass169,383 miles (+1,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,383 miles
    Test number
    193146736369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass167,779 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    167,779 miles
    Test number
    501480510071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail167,776 miles (+25,742)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,776 miles
    Test number
    681905972746
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass142,034 miles (+8,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,034 miles
    Test number
    193399846992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,436 miles (+14,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,436 miles
    Test number
    943111361265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,010 miles
    Test number
    545797990070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail119,010 miles (+4,800)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,010 miles
    Test number
    236625631273
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass114,210 miles (+21,172)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,210 miles
    Test number
    207437162491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    709939475003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail93,038 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    189709675048
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS12 CGO

Does LS12 CGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 CGO is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 CGO?
The MOT on LS12 CGO is valid until 13 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 CGO done?
LS12 CGO was recorded at 241,059 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 12,805 miles a year.
Has LS12 CGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 CGO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 CGO 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 CGO find?
LS12 CGO passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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