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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 NZCMOT history

LS12 NZC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LS12 NZC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,073 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NZC
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 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NZC was last recorded at 78,073 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,063 miles · 1 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,073 miles
  • 2025 – 68,537 miles
  • 2024 – 63,652 miles
  • 2023 – 61,810 miles
  • 2022 – 60,039 miles
  • 2021 – 58,227 miles
  • 2020 – 56,838 miles
  • 2019 – 48,166 miles
  • 2018 – 43,602 miles
  • 2017 – 38,187 miles
  • 2016 – 30,837 miles
  • 2015 – 22,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,073 miles
  • AdvisoryBoot floor and rear chassis corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side/trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,073 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    157054388306
    • AdvisoryBoot floor and rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side/trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,063 miles (+9,526)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,063 miles
    Test number
    783169529907
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor and rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side/trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,537 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    840160719448
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor and rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryManufacturers plastic under trays fitted, rear sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front brake dust shields corroded

  4. Fail68,537 miles (+4,885)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    140596744572
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor and rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryManufacturers plastic under trays fitted, rear sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front brake dust shields corroded

  5. Pass63,652 miles (+1,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    851368716250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass61,810 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,810 miles
    Test number
    997463866408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,039 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    490293922871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,227 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    726735827913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,838 miles (+8,672)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    447951881564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,166 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,166 miles
    Test number
    929971292848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,602 miles (+5,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,602 miles
    Test number
    461006147168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass38,187 miles (+7,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,187 miles
    Test number
    162699106895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass30,837 miles (+7,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,837 miles
    Test number
    969091501448
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass22,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,937 miles
    Test number
    658647675059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,937 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,937 miles
    Test number
    275446775056
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrakepad warning light is on

Questions about LS12 NZC

Does LS12 NZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NZC is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NZC?
The MOT on LS12 NZC is valid until 2 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 NZC done?
LS12 NZC was recorded at 78,073 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 4,844 miles a year.
Has LS12 NZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NZC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 NZC 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 NZC find?
LS12 NZC passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: boot floor and rear chassis corroded; front coil spring corroded both sides; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 4 more.

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