
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass89,112 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,112 miles
- Test number
- 200226490520
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass72,240 miles (+24,489)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 72,240 miles
- Test number
- 874107294253
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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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