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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 OVEMOT history

LS12 OVE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 65,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LS12 OVE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
65,475 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OVE was last recorded at 65,475 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,332 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,143 miles
Average per year
4,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,475 miles
  • 2025 – 64,332 miles
  • 2024 – 57,130 miles
  • 2023 – 52,201 miles
  • 2022 – 47,167 miles
  • 2021 – 41,459 miles
  • 2020 – 36,060 miles
  • 2019 – 28,780 miles
  • 2018 – 23,071 miles
  • 2017 – 18,296 miles
  • 2016 – 14,649 miles
  • 2015 – 10,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,475 miles (+1,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,475 miles
    Test number
    619823097191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass64,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    657070301645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail64,332 miles (+7,202)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    664774606204
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve/clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass57,130 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    969643726837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,201 miles (+5,034)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    566676240697
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass47,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,167 miles
    Test number
    372411524704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,166 miles (+5,707)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,166 miles
    Test number
    854254142511
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass41,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,459 miles
    Test number
    327230618172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail41,458 miles (+5,398)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,458 miles
    Test number
    904965631070
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass36,060 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    36,060 miles
    Test number
    918279740854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,780 miles (+5,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,780 miles
    Test number
    355930835463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass23,071 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,071 miles
    Test number
    635458250398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,296 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,296 miles
    Test number
    809393312161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,649 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    14,649 miles
    Test number
    660512615965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,219 miles
    Test number
    396381495026
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LS12 OVE

Does LS12 OVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OVE is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OVE?
The MOT on LS12 OVE is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 OVE done?
LS12 OVE was recorded at 65,475 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,981 miles a year.
Has LS12 OVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OVE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 OVE 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 OVE find?
LS12 OVE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.

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