Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LS12 CHYMOT history
LS12 CHY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 211,111 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 211,111 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,233 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 CHY
- 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 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 CHY was last recorded at 211,111 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 211,111 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 13,233 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 211,111 miles
- 2025 – 205,454 miles
- 2024 – 197,284 miles
- 2023 – 193,577 miles
- 2022 – 188,887 miles
- 2021 – 179,978 miles
- 2020 – 168,334 miles
- 2019 – 147,425 miles
- 2018 – 127,791 miles
- 2017 – 109,255 miles
- 2016 – 88,858 miles
- 2015 – 65,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass211,111 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,111 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 211,111 miles
- Test number
- 389148676800
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail211,111 miles (+5,657)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,111 miles
- Test number
- 155167116889
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass205,454 miles (+8,170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 205,454 miles
- Test number
- 570331592911
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass197,284 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 197,284 miles
- Test number
- 784297157778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,282 miles (+3,705)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,282 miles
- Test number
- 174412214068
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,577 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 193,577 miles
- Test number
- 483551675930
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail193,576 miles (+4,689)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,576 miles
- Test number
- 323880405638
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective
Pass188,887 miles (+8,909)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 188,887 miles
- Test number
- 292171532918
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass179,978 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 179,978 miles
- Test number
- 443472095149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail179,978 miles (+11,644)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,978 miles
- Test number
- 602870264988
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,334 miles (+20,909)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 168,334 miles
- Test number
- 569761547105
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,425 miles (+19,634)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 147,425 miles
- Test number
- 148479649549
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,791 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 127,791 miles
- Test number
- 821980040200
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to obtain printout
Fail127,789 miles (+18,534)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,789 miles
- Test number
- 551153045942
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEmissions to low to obtain printout
Pass109,255 miles (+20,397)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 109,255 miles
- Test number
- 197598442052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tires have age related split in tread
Pass88,858 miles (+23,319)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,858 miles
- Test number
- 309469098761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,539 miles (+1)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 65,539 miles
- Test number
- 877104085020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions to low to obtain printout
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing/worn inner edge
Fail65,538 miles2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,538 miles
- Test number
- 189863185003
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions to low to obtain printout
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing/worn inner edge
Questions about LS12 CHY
- Does LS12 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 CHY is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 CHY?
- The MOT on LS12 CHY is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 CHY done?
- LS12 CHY was recorded at 211,111 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 13,233 miles a year.
- Has LS12 CHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 CHY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 CHY 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 CHY find?
- LS12 CHY passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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