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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 OAMMOT history

LS12 OAM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 117,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LS12 OAM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,689 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OAM
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 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OAM was last recorded at 117,689 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 6,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,989 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,700 miles
Average per year
7,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,689 miles
  • 2025 – 110,989 miles
  • 2024 – 100,644 miles
  • 2023 – 84,938 miles
  • 2022 – 79,167 miles
  • 2021 – 71,478 miles
  • 2020 – 65,094 miles
  • 2019 – 57,903 miles
  • 2018 – 54,024 miles
  • 2017 – 50,101 miles
  • 2016 – 44,311 miles
  • 2015 – 39,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,689 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,689 miles (+6,700)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,689 miles
    Test number
    342607474878
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,989 miles
    Test number
    673159998517
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail110,989 miles (+10,345)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,989 miles
    Test number
    591087422169
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass100,644 miles (+15,706)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,644 miles
    Test number
    634141045611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,938 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,938 miles
    Test number
    808055618690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,167 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    721453851794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,478 miles
    Test number
    657031982816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,478 miles (+6,384)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,478 miles
    Test number
    585238372870
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,094 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    835050680458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail65,092 miles (+7,189)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    984128153797
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass57,903 miles (+3,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,903 miles
    Test number
    441738764811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass54,024 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    761537894819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,101 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,101 miles
    Test number
    295526082663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,311 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,311 miles
    Test number
    522222142686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,635 miles
    Test number
    425252595081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OAM

Does LS12 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OAM is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OAM?
The MOT on LS12 OAM is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 OAM done?
LS12 OAM was recorded at 117,689 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,223 miles a year.
Has LS12 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OAM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 OAM 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 OAM find?
LS12 OAM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped.

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