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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 NZOMOT history

LS12 NZO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LS12 NZO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,566 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS12 NZO was last recorded at 88,566 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 3,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,505 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,061 miles
Average per year
4,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,566 miles
  • 2025 – 85,505 miles
  • 2024 – 81,200 miles
  • 2023 – 76,502 miles
  • 2022 – 72,733 miles
  • 2021 – 68,109 miles
  • 2020 – 65,198 miles
  • 2019 – 59,948 miles
  • 2018 – 54,907 miles
  • 2017 – 47,938 miles
  • 2016 – 40,601 miles
  • 2015 – 34,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,566 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,566 miles
    Test number
    147112132835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,566 miles (+3,061)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,566 miles
    Test number
    548970546080
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass85,505 miles (+4,305)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    487164752613
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass81,200 miles (+4,698)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,200 miles
    Test number
    949588302257
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass76,502 miles (+3,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    886864440286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass72,733 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    728124616034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,109 miles (+2,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,109 miles
    Test number
    618873963726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,198 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    456559411693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail65,198 miles (+5,250)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    894305350485
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass59,948 miles (+5,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    401762306931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass54,907 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    364545269754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,938 miles (+7,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,938 miles
    Test number
    932842198518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,601 miles
    Test number
    678258611587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,601 miles (+6,124)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,601 miles
    Test number
    838714845491
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass34,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,477 miles
    Test number
    355167675085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail34,477 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,477 miles
    Test number
    356867575062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS12 NZO

Does LS12 NZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NZO is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NZO?
The MOT on LS12 NZO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 NZO done?
LS12 NZO was recorded at 88,566 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
Has LS12 NZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NZO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 NZO 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 NZO find?
LS12 NZO passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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