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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 NZAMOT history

LS12 NZA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LS12 NZA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,422 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NZA was last recorded at 139,422 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2019: 74,342 miles, lower than 104,357 miles on 24 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,422 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,422 miles
  • 2024 – 133,747 miles
  • 2022 – 128,731 miles
  • 2021 – 115,097 miles
  • 2020 – 92,136 miles
  • 2019 – 74,342 miles
  • 2018 – 104,357 miles
  • 2017 – 89,215 miles
  • 2015 – 24,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,422 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,422 miles
    Test number
    235757787582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,422 miles (+5,675)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,422 miles
    Test number
    283561088124
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass133,747 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,747 miles
    Test number
    608551120587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,731 miles (+13,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,731 miles
    Test number
    382682818129
    • AdvisoryChecked in wet condition. underbody tray fitted
  5. Pass115,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    501998277369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,096 miles (+22,960)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,096 miles
    Test number
    632827648956
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass92,136 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,136 miles
    Test number
    671012240863
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail92,115 miles (+17,773)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,115 miles
    Test number
    436138556337
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass74,342 miles (-30,015)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    633490226245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,357 miles (+15,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    387982152889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLow brake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread worn bald inner edge
  11. Pass89,215 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,215 miles
    Test number
    595223829681
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread worn low inner edge
  12. Fail89,215 miles (+65,013)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,215 miles
    Test number
    493106713123
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread worn low inner edge
  13. Pass24,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,202 miles
    Test number
    246207935084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 NZA

Does LS12 NZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NZA is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NZA?
The MOT on LS12 NZA is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 NZA done?
LS12 NZA was recorded at 139,422 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 10,719 miles a year.
Has LS12 NZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NZA has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 NZA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 NZA find?
LS12 NZA passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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