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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 NZRMOT history

LS12 NZR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 162,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LS12 NZR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,296 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NZR
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 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NZR was last recorded at 162,296 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 7,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,345 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,951 miles
Average per year
11,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,296 miles
  • 2025 – 154,345 miles
  • 2024 – 148,753 miles
  • 2023 – 142,478 miles
  • 2022 – 136,359 miles
  • 2021 – 130,429 miles
  • 2020 – 126,822 miles
  • 2019 – 107,506 miles
  • 2018 – 89,112 miles
  • 2017 – 72,240 miles
  • 2016 – 47,751 miles
  • 2015 – 41,883 miles
  • 2014 – 29,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,296 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,296 miles (+7,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,296 miles
    Test number
    998192867355
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass154,345 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,345 miles
    Test number
    751050315566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail154,336 miles (+5,583)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,336 miles
    Test number
    713361550180
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass148,753 miles (+6,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,753 miles
    Test number
    364601155133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass142,478 miles (+6,119)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,478 miles
    Test number
    295548493090
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass136,359 miles (+5,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,359 miles
    Test number
    865199438357
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective connection sleeve corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass130,429 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,429 miles
    Test number
    119461588748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail130,429 miles (+3,607)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,429 miles
    Test number
    649334187591
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass126,822 miles (+19,316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,822 miles
    Test number
    994614533800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass107,506 miles (+18,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,506 miles
    Test number
    341332137540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass89,112 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,112 miles
    Test number
    200226490520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,110 miles (+16,870)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,110 miles
    Test number
    456575749224
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass72,240 miles (+24,489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    874107294253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,751 miles (+5,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,751 miles
    Test number
    551534090974
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  15. Pass41,883 miles (+11,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    429205483247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass29,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,987 miles
    Test number
    995392304369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 NZR

Does LS12 NZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NZR is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NZR?
The MOT on LS12 NZR is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 NZR done?
LS12 NZR was recorded at 162,296 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 11,061 miles a year.
Has LS12 NZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NZR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 NZR 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 NZR find?
LS12 NZR passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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