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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 TZEMOT history

LS12 TZE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 128,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LS12 TZE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,250 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TZE
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
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TZE was last recorded at 128,250 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,440 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,810 miles
Average per year
7,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,250 miles
  • 2025 – 121,440 miles
  • 2024 – 113,819 miles
  • 2023 – 108,701 miles
  • 2022 – 101,882 miles
  • 2021 – 94,591 miles
  • 2020 – 88,030 miles
  • 2019 – 81,299 miles
  • 2018 – 72,502 miles
  • 2017 – 63,446 miles
  • 2016 – 53,849 miles
  • 2015 – 42,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,250 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,250 miles
    Test number
    683569911895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,240 miles (+6,800)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,240 miles
    Test number
    915196110830
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40x19Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40x18Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,440 miles
    Test number
    920439569108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,430 miles (+7,611)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,430 miles
    Test number
    341082097309
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,819 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,819 miles
    Test number
    590137380321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,701 miles (+6,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    723066491387
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

  7. Pass101,882 miles (+7,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,882 miles
    Test number
    333292460310
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

  8. Pass94,591 miles (+6,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,591 miles
    Test number
    838902828031
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  9. Pass88,030 miles (+6,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    220451378532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  10. Pass81,299 miles (+8,797)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    655112497903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,502 miles (+9,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,502 miles
    Test number
    617949376969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,446 miles
    Test number
    742854077136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,446 miles (+9,597)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,446 miles
    Test number
    105017449254
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass53,849 miles (+11,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,849 miles
    Test number
    408712648433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,704 miles
    Test number
    933871769388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,704 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,704 miles
    Test number
    149293816108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LS12 TZE

Does LS12 TZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TZE is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TZE?
The MOT on LS12 TZE is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 TZE done?
LS12 TZE was recorded at 128,250 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 7,792 miles a year.
Has LS12 TZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TZE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 TZE 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 TZE find?
LS12 TZE passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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