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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 MKXMOT history

LS12 MKX is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 147,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LS12 MKX white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,628 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 MKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 MKX was last recorded at 147,628 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 6,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,304 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,324 miles
Average per year
9,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,628 miles
  • 2025 – 141,304 miles
  • 2024 – 134,960 miles
  • 2023 – 127,888 miles
  • 2022 – 117,512 miles
  • 2021 – 106,316 miles
  • 2020 – 97,472 miles
  • 2019 – 87,048 miles
  • 2018 – 78,747 miles
  • 2017 – 70,463 miles
  • 2016 – 56,204 miles
  • 2015 – 43,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,628 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,628 miles (+6,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,628 miles
    Test number
    663375059587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass141,304 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,304 miles
    Test number
    828420646451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,960 miles (+7,072)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,960 miles
    Test number
    882499203405
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass127,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    897348344523
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail127,888 miles (+10,376)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    676778404113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass117,512 miles (+11,196)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,512 miles
    Test number
    884404275974
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass106,316 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,316 miles
    Test number
    908811567759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,472 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    845956471315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,179 miles (+10,131)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    862572654889
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undersheilds fitted
  10. Pass87,048 miles (+8,301)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    488250945922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,747 miles (+8,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,747 miles
    Test number
    141336064879
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass70,463 miles (+14,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    373409253765
    • AdvisoryBrake bad warning light intermittant brake pads all ok
  13. Pass56,204 miles (+13,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,204 miles
    Test number
    561387629007
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
  14. Pass43,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,073 miles
    Test number
    595071805181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 MKX

Does LS12 MKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 MKX is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 MKX?
The MOT on LS12 MKX is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 MKX done?
LS12 MKX was recorded at 147,628 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 9,207 miles a year.
Has LS12 MKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 MKX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 MKX 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 MKX find?
LS12 MKX passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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