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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 OVLMOT history

LS12 OVL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LS12 OVL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,308 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OVL was last recorded at 104,308 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,302 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,308 miles
  • 2024 – 98,150 miles
  • 2023 – 85,446 miles
  • 2022 – 78,986 miles
  • 2021 – 71,654 miles
  • 2020 – 67,863 miles
  • 2019 – 56,428 miles
  • 2018 – 53,765 miles
  • 2017 – 47,921 miles
  • 2016 – 31,506 miles
  • 2015 – 22,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,308 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake working but has reduced efficiencyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,308 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    526078110741
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake working but has reduced efficiency

  2. Fail104,302 miles (+6,152)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,302 miles
    Test number
    902239148406
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing front bolt snapped in chassis (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake working but has reduced efficiency
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass98,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,150 miles
    Test number
    674387889617
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,141 miles (+4,658)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,141 miles
    Test number
    477110380827
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,483 miles (+8,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,483 miles
    Test number
    720315986690
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass85,446 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,446 miles
    Test number
    290919018137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,406 miles (+6,420)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    141441472530
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,986 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,986 miles
    Test number
    309340212297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,654 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,654 miles
    Test number
    438615199536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,863 miles (+11,435)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    256144841687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,428 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,428 miles
    Test number
    778243298712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,765 miles (+5,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    219309355250
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade torn

  13. Pass47,921 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,921 miles
    Test number
    765583928225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,677 miles (+16,171)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    166212865197
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass31,506 miles (+9,194)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,506 miles
    Test number
    935406025103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,312 miles
    Test number
    817915385023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OVL

Does LS12 OVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OVL is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OVL?
The MOT on LS12 OVL is valid until 26 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 OVL done?
LS12 OVL was recorded at 104,308 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,563 miles a year.
Has LS12 OVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OVL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 OVL 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 OVL find?
LS12 OVL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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