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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 OVUMOT history

LS12 OVU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LS12 OVU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,029 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OVU was last recorded at 96,029 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 12,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,567 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,462 miles
Average per year
6,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,029 miles
  • 2025 – 83,567 miles
  • 2024 – 70,263 miles
  • 2023 – 55,885 miles
  • 2022 – 40,537 miles
  • 2021 – 27,585 miles
  • 2020 – 26,344 miles
  • 2019 – 23,882 miles
  • 2018 – 22,491 miles
  • 2017 – 21,701 miles
  • 2016 – 20,725 miles
  • 2015 – 17,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,029 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,029 miles (+12,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    679412828575
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Pass83,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,567 miles
    Test number
    694005381477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,567 miles (+13,304)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,567 miles
    Test number
    851030732089
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  4. Pass70,263 miles (+14,378)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    436237006401
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass55,885 miles (+15,348)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    869200091423
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs poor condition on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass40,537 miles (+12,952)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    707739807660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,585 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,585 miles
    Test number
    617912727996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,182 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,182 miles
    Test number
    808006111115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,344 miles
    Test number
    518943267780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,344 miles (+2,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,344 miles
    Test number
    849205573164
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass23,882 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    23,882 miles
    Test number
    353863428921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,491 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,491 miles
    Test number
    919934678501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,701 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,701 miles
    Test number
    485172593569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,725 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,725 miles
    Test number
    151301903018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,734 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,734 miles
    Test number
    228804885029
    • NoteFront wiperblades smear

Questions about LS12 OVU

Does LS12 OVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OVU is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OVU?
The MOT on LS12 OVU is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 OVU done?
LS12 OVU was recorded at 96,029 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,948 miles a year.
Has LS12 OVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OVU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 OVU 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 OVU find?
LS12 OVU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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