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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 LNMMOT history

LS12 LNM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LS12 LNM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,243 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 LNM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 LNM was last recorded at 137,243 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,628 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,615 miles
Average per year
10,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,243 miles
  • 2025 – 129,628 miles
  • 2024 – 120,343 miles
  • 2023 – 109,647 miles
  • 2022 – 97,944 miles
  • 2021 – 83,847 miles
  • 2020 – 74,674 miles
  • 2019 – 62,073 miles
  • 2018 – 44,246 miles
  • 2017 – 38,349 miles
  • 2016 – 29,130 miles
  • 2015 – 20,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear registration plate loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,243 miles (+7,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,243 miles
    Test number
    453776342674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,628 miles (+9,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,628 miles
    Test number
    312079333977
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer slight leak from cv gaiter
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,343 miles (+10,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,343 miles
    Test number
    644480924214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,647 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,647 miles
    Test number
    528806081097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail109,645 miles (+11,701)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    434037900460
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,944 miles
    Test number
    964460175066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail97,944 miles (+14,097)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,944 miles
    Test number
    896784871419
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,847 miles (+9,173)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    214651660854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,674 miles (+12,601)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    388320615415
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction screen mounted camera (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  10. Pass62,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    861200593927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate loose

  11. Fail62,073 miles (+17,827)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    792457548735
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate loose

  12. Pass44,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    288474990809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,246 miles (+5,897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    571118689978
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass38,349 miles (+9,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,349 miles
    Test number
    850260029633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,130 miles (+8,986)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,130 miles
    Test number
    493169312633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,144 miles
    Test number
    329262995050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 LNM

Does LS12 LNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 LNM is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 LNM?
The MOT on LS12 LNM is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 LNM done?
LS12 LNM was recorded at 137,243 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 10,855 miles a year.
Has LS12 LNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 LNM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 LNM 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 LNM find?
LS12 LNM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge.

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