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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 NZHMOT history

LS12 NZH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LS12 NZH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,225 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NZH was last recorded at 119,225 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,719 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,506 miles
Average per year
6,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,225 miles
  • 2025 – 113,719 miles
  • 2024 – 101,602 miles
  • 2023 – 95,005 miles
  • 2022 – 87,120 miles
  • 2021 – 80,759 miles
  • 2020 – 77,588 miles
  • 2019 – 72,165 miles
  • 2018 – 67,925 miles
  • 2017 – 61,685 miles
  • 2015 – 49,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,225 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light On

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,225 miles (+5,506)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,225 miles
    Test number
    502033980000
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light On
  2. Pass113,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    109605520516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,718 miles (+12,116)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,718 miles
    Test number
    816121027365
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,602 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,602 miles
    Test number
    638953987422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,005 miles
    Test number
    191877220074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,005 miles (+7,885)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,005 miles
    Test number
    433103141237
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass87,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    969198927345
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail87,118 miles (+6,359)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,118 miles
    Test number
    509355718614
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass80,759 miles (+3,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,759 miles
    Test number
    228483533871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass77,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    959751928362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail77,588 miles (+5,423)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    420282148241
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass72,165 miles (+4,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    952252145449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  13. Pass67,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,925 miles
    Test number
    927445024636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Fail67,925 miles (+6,240)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,925 miles
    Test number
    934212986361
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass61,685 miles (+12,129)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,685 miles
    Test number
    866293551850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    472741069460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 NZH

Does LS12 NZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NZH is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NZH?
The MOT on LS12 NZH is valid until 4 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 NZH done?
LS12 NZH was recorded at 119,225 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,477 miles a year.
Has LS12 NZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NZH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 NZH 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 NZH find?
LS12 NZH passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pad warning light on.

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