
Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LS12 PZWMOT history
LS12 PZW is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 152,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 152,259 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 PZW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 PZW was last recorded at 152,259 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 152,131 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 128 miles
- Average per year
- 10,569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,259 miles
- 2025 – 144,619 miles
- 2024 – 127,360 miles
- 2023 – 110,393 miles
- 2022 – 93,802 miles
- 2021 – 77,895 miles
- 2020 – 68,297 miles
- 2019 – 66,223 miles
- 2018 – 55,860 miles
- 2017 – 46,654 miles
- 2016 – 38,285 miles
- 2015 – 31,509 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear shock absorber shield insecure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Outer sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,259 miles (+128)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 152,259 miles
- Test number
- 642840951751
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill damage
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail152,131 miles (+7,512)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,131 miles
- Test number
- 765555555103
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill damage
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass144,619 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 144,619 miles
- Test number
- 307726175187
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shield insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,619 miles (+17,259)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,619 miles
- Test number
- 893076905555
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shield insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,360 miles (+34)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,360 miles
- Test number
- 157051930658
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shield insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,326 miles (+16,933)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,326 miles
- Test number
- 446441527672
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shield insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,393 miles (+16,591)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 110,393 miles
- Test number
- 950177173273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,802 miles (+15,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 93,802 miles
- Test number
- 280882941479
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,895 miles (+9,598)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 77,895 miles
- Test number
- 364676480778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,297 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 68,297 miles
- Test number
- 108510193868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail68,297 miles (+2,074)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,297 miles
- Test number
- 959498678283
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,223 miles (+10,363)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 66,223 miles
- Test number
- 180439982042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass55,860 miles (+9,206)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 55,860 miles
- Test number
- 485766126278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,654 miles (+8,369)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 46,654 miles
- Test number
- 184122487553
- AdvisoryFront brake pad warning light on
Pass38,285 miles (+6,776)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 38,285 miles
- Test number
- 135959495675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 31,509 miles
- Test number
- 307771675081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 PZW
- Does LS12 PZW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 PZW is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 PZW?
- The MOT on LS12 PZW is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 PZW done?
- LS12 PZW was recorded at 152,259 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 10,569 miles a year.
- Has LS12 PZW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 PZW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 PZW 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 PZW find?
- LS12 PZW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, and 9 more.
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