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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 MKEMOT history

LS12 MKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 56,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LS12 MKE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,870 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 MKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 MKE was last recorded at 56,870 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,597 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
2,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,870 miles
  • 2025 – 52,357 miles
  • 2024 – 48,414 miles
  • 2023 – 44,519 miles
  • 2022 – 44,048 miles
  • 2021 – 41,832 miles
  • 2019 – 39,789 miles
  • 2018 – 38,807 miles
  • 2017 – 35,150 miles
  • 2016 – 31,517 miles
  • 2015 – 27,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,870 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass56,870 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,870 miles
    Test number
    141910335966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    411111830439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail56,595 miles (+4,238)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,595 miles
    Test number
    359301892721
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass52,357 miles (+3,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,357 miles
    Test number
    209808182800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass48,414 miles (+3,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    424399869581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass44,519 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,519 miles
    Test number
    425739609483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,068 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    745541423416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,048 miles (+32)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    810969482023
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  9. Pass44,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    799375364009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,016 miles (+2,184)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    485903336485
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  11. Pass41,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    385110196839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,832 miles (+2,043)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    897943647223
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass39,789 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,789 miles
    Test number
    682853647353
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Fail39,788 miles (+981)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    952428100744
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass38,807 miles (+3,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,807 miles
    Test number
    309149105716
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside handbrake cables rubbing on underbody

  16. Pass35,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    305056846995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,150 miles (+3,633)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    995805789497
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,517 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    829008117453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,039 miles
    Test number
    267547265495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 MKE

Does LS12 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 MKE is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 MKE?
The MOT on LS12 MKE is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 MKE done?
LS12 MKE was recorded at 56,870 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,692 miles a year.
Has LS12 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 MKE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 MKE 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 MKE find?
LS12 MKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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