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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 FZAMOT history

LS12 FZA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 151,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LS12 FZA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,186 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FZA
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
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FZA was last recorded at 151,186 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,416 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,770 miles
Average per year
8,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,186 miles
  • 2025 – 141,416 miles
  • 2024 – 134,245 miles
  • 2023 – 128,879 miles
  • 2022 – 121,089 miles
  • 2021 – 113,798 miles
  • 2020 – 103,750 miles
  • 2019 – 94,341 miles
  • 2018 – 88,381 miles
  • 2017 – 78,768 miles
  • 2016 – 69,173 miles
  • 2015 – 54,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,186 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,186 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,186 miles
    Test number
    528648079034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  2. Fail151,186 miles (+9,770)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,186 miles
    Test number
    312067687147
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  3. Pass141,416 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,416 miles
    Test number
    672386321985
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail141,416 miles (+7,171)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,416 miles
    Test number
    835305956114
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass134,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,245 miles
    Test number
    178302357145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,245 miles (+5,366)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,245 miles
    Test number
    104079576049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,879 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,879 miles
    Test number
    445195079600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,089 miles (+7,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,089 miles
    Test number
    793532585689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,798 miles (+10,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,798 miles
    Test number
    999168035709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,750 miles (+9,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    185910695356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,341 miles (+5,960)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    923684450847
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass88,381 miles (+9,613)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,381 miles
    Test number
    852050842497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,768 miles (+9,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    229210392291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass69,173 miles (+14,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    847554102154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    106192775460
    • 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)

  16. Fail54,271 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    755312975059
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 FZA

Does LS12 FZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FZA is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FZA?
The MOT on LS12 FZA is valid until 21 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 FZA done?
LS12 FZA was recorded at 151,186 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,812 miles a year.
Has LS12 FZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FZA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 FZA 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 FZA find?
LS12 FZA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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