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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.

LS12 PZW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass152,259 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass110,393 miles (+16,591)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,393 miles
    Test number
    950177173273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass77,895 miles (+9,598)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,895 miles
    Test number
    364676480778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass55,860 miles (+9,206)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    485766126278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. Pass38,285 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,285 miles
    Test number
    135959495675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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