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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 MKNMOT history

LS12 MKN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LS12 MKN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,831 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 MKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 MKN was last recorded at 71,831 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 5,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,040 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,791 miles
Average per year
5,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,831 miles
  • 2025 – 66,040 miles
  • 2024 – 60,131 miles
  • 2023 – 54,175 miles
  • 2022 – 49,854 miles
  • 2021 – 45,377 miles
  • 2020 – 42,775 miles
  • 2019 – 37,731 miles
  • 2018 – 31,077 miles
  • 2017 – 25,312 miles
  • 2016 – 18,743 miles
  • 2015 – 13,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,831 miles (+5,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,831 miles
    Test number
    487575493497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass66,040 miles (+5,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    400766211883
    • 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))
  3. Pass60,131 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,131 miles
    Test number
    128996143566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,175 miles (+4,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,175 miles
    Test number
    928262856536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass49,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    580371115373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail49,854 miles (+4,477)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    461620297476
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass45,377 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    762620107898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,775 miles (+5,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    42,775 miles
    Test number
    696782933054
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Perishing
  9. Pass37,731 miles (+6,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,731 miles
    Test number
    568410980197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass31,077 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    244267349995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,312 miles (+6,569)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,312 miles
    Test number
    150415763154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,743 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,743 miles
    Test number
    224420225816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,921 miles
    Test number
    975128175045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 MKN

Does LS12 MKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 MKN is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 MKN?
The MOT on LS12 MKN is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 MKN done?
LS12 MKN was recorded at 71,831 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,165 miles a year.
Has LS12 MKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 MKN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 MKN 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 MKN find?
LS12 MKN passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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