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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 TYVMOT history

LS12 TYV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 174,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LS12 TYV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,109 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TYV
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
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TYV was last recorded at 174,109 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 9,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,754 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,355 miles
Average per year
12,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,109 miles
  • 2024 – 164,754 miles
  • 2023 – 155,805 miles
  • 2022 – 146,090 miles
  • 2021 – 137,050 miles
  • 2020 – 130,153 miles
  • 2019 – 120,862 miles
  • 2018 – 108,908 miles
  • 2017 – 81,321 miles
  • 2016 – 56,688 miles
  • 2015 – 39,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,109 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealed

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,109 miles (+9,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,109 miles
    Test number
    926582650641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealed
  2. Pass164,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    164,754 miles
    Test number
    924392021486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail164,754 miles (+8,949)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,754 miles
    Test number
    121548470280
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass155,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,805 miles
    Test number
    749410835322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail155,805 miles (+9,715)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,805 miles
    Test number
    969085443970
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass146,090 miles (+9,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,090 miles
    Test number
    625180435424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass137,050 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,050 miles
    Test number
    705981871994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,153 miles (+9,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,153 miles
    Test number
    939435174452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve/joiner corroded
  9. Pass120,862 miles (+11,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,862 miles
    Test number
    207070911016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass108,908 miles (+27,587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    700666377503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,321 miles (+24,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,321 miles
    Test number
    210189276578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass56,688 miles (+16,756)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,688 miles
    Test number
    290260755653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,932 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,932 miles
    Test number
    367676685093
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 TYV

Does LS12 TYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TYV is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TYV?
The MOT on LS12 TYV is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 TYV done?
LS12 TYV was recorded at 174,109 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 12,537 miles a year.
Has LS12 TYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TYV has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 TYV 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 TYV find?
LS12 TYV passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear subframe undersealed.

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