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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 FYLMOT history

LS12 FYL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 142,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LS12 FYL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,803 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FYL was last recorded at 142,803 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 21,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,610 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
21,193 miles
Average per year
6,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,803 miles
  • 2025 – 121,610 miles
  • 2024 – 114,719 miles
  • 2023 – 111,307 miles
  • 2022 – 106,288 miles
  • 2021 – 101,202 miles
  • 2020 – 98,731 miles
  • 2019 – 94,894 miles
  • 2018 – 89,876 miles
  • 2017 – 84,805 miles
  • 2016 – 79,970 miles
  • 2015 – 72,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,803 miles

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.

  • Plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,803 miles (+21,193)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,803 miles
    Test number
    745908618761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,610 miles (+6,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,610 miles
    Test number
    365481018471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass114,719 miles (+3,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,719 miles
    Test number
    704311809722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn
  4. Pass111,307 miles (+5,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    378502415418
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
  5. Pass106,288 miles (+5,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,288 miles
    Test number
    359658700854
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
  6. Pass101,202 miles (+2,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    407635917590
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
  7. Pass98,731 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    748255265703
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail98,731 miles (+3,837)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    132722179899
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass94,894 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    764635911969
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail94,894 miles (+5,018)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    733274521501
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass89,876 miles (+5,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,876 miles
    Test number
    887911811639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  12. Pass84,805 miles (+4,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    842968797475
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing inner edge
  13. Pass79,970 miles (+7,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,970 miles
    Test number
    864874962899
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass72,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    825078665001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 FYL

Does LS12 FYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FYL is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FYL?
The MOT on LS12 FYL is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 FYL done?
LS12 FYL was recorded at 142,803 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,416 miles a year.
Has LS12 FYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FYL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LS12 FYL 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 FYL find?
LS12 FYL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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