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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 CHZMOT history

LS12 CHZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

LS12 CHZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,726 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 CHZ
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 CHZ was last recorded at 141,726 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 2,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,468 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,258 miles
Average per year
9,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,726 miles
  • 2025 – 139,468 miles
  • 2024 – 116,101 miles
  • 2023 – 106,590 miles
  • 2022 – 97,619 miles
  • 2021 – 92,182 miles
  • 2020 – 89,137 miles
  • 2019 – 83,039 miles
  • 2018 – 73,807 miles
  • 2017 – 69,694 miles
  • 2016 – 45,643 miles
  • 2015 – 34,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,726 miles
    Test number
    507394880707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,726 miles (+2,258)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,726 miles
    Test number
    664618258723
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass139,468 miles (+23,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,468 miles
    Test number
    784571763846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass116,101 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,101 miles
    Test number
    966469220268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail116,010 miles (+9,420)4 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,010 miles
    Test number
    274626648915
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn on the inner edge just as much as the outer edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Stop lamp defective l;likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass106,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,590 miles
    Test number
    763613903655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,590 miles (+8,971)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,590 miles
    Test number
    423145114782
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass97,619 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,619 miles
    Test number
    712070088687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,182 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,182 miles
    Test number
    731312220588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,180 miles (+3,043)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,180 miles
    Test number
    963575917594
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass89,137 miles (+6,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,137 miles
    Test number
    571150031252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass83,039 miles (+9,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    196632210088
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass73,807 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    425800636501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,748 miles (+4,054)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    775380097930
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perished
  15. Pass69,694 miles (+13,183)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    640734920876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,511 miles (+10,868)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,511 miles
    Test number
    868008648624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,643 miles (+10,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,643 miles
    Test number
    455016316344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,892 miles
    Test number
    986026485086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 CHZ

Does LS12 CHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 CHZ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 CHZ?
The MOT on LS12 CHZ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 CHZ done?
LS12 CHZ was recorded at 141,726 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 9,462 miles a year.
Has LS12 CHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 CHZ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 CHZ 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 CHZ find?
LS12 CHZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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