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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 CHVMOT history

LS12 CHV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LS12 CHV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,336 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 CHV
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
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 CHV was last recorded at 168,336 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 10,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,074 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,262 miles
Average per year
12,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,336 miles
  • 2024 – 158,074 miles
  • 2023 – 152,312 miles
  • 2022 – 141,876 miles
  • 2021 – 112,008 miles
  • 2020 – 69,992 miles
  • 2019 – 49,110 miles
  • 2018 – 43,586 miles
  • 2017 – 39,295 miles
  • 2016 – 35,446 miles
  • 2015 – 30,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,336 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s/r tyre side wall cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,336 miles (+10,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,336 miles
    Test number
    459564650806
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass158,074 miles (+5,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,074 miles
    Test number
    818024517255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass152,312 miles (+10,436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,312 miles
    Test number
    190576277701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,876 miles
    Test number
    785705151957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail141,875 miles (+29,867)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,875 miles
    Test number
    885527355367
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass112,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    898329759554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,008 miles (+42,016)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    219334286927
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front and O S R (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass69,992 miles (+20,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,992 miles
    Test number
    249537993168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass49,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,110 miles
    Test number
    478884337206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre side wall cracked
  10. Fail49,110 miles (+5,524)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,110 miles
    Test number
    154426859521
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre side wall cracked
  11. Pass43,586 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    256421367408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,585 miles (+4,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    562880315833
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass39,295 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,295 miles
    Test number
    296755082093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,446 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,446 miles
    Test number
    484168443679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,766 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,766 miles
    Test number
    955238175078
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LS12 CHV

Does LS12 CHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 CHV is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 CHV?
The MOT on LS12 CHV is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 CHV done?
LS12 CHV was recorded at 168,336 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 12,825 miles a year.
Has LS12 CHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 CHV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 CHV 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 CHV find?
LS12 CHV passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush o/s & n/s; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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