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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 TZMMOT history

LS12 TZM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

LS12 TZM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,461 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TZM was last recorded at 127,461 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 12,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,683 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,778 miles
Average per year
10,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,461 miles
  • 2025 – 114,683 miles
  • 2024 – 111,880 miles
  • 2023 – 103,260 miles
  • 2022 – 92,044 miles
  • 2021 – 74,988 miles
  • 2020 – 62,357 miles
  • 2019 – 36,313 miles
  • 2018 – 30,169 miles
  • 2017 – 24,079 miles
  • 2016 – 21,303 miles
  • 2015 – 12,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,461 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slight fluctuation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front bumper damaged unclipped but secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,461 miles (+12,778)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,461 miles
    Test number
    355438753544
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass114,683 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    460472303775
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged unclipped but secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail114,681 miles (+2,801)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,681 miles
    Test number
    604408179825
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged unclipped but secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass111,880 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,880 miles
    Test number
    599548879475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail111,878 miles (+8,618)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    531342582953
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass103,260 miles (+11,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,260 miles
    Test number
    980684360262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass92,044 miles (+17,056)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,044 miles
    Test number
    484413565426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,988 miles (+12,631)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    603872244299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,357 miles (+26,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,357 miles
    Test number
    733430454287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass36,313 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    455895794372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,169 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,169 miles
    Test number
    976296281372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,079 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    586083836751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,303 miles (+8,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,303 miles
    Test number
    450465076843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,624 miles
    Test number
    809048645169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 TZM

Does LS12 TZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TZM is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TZM?
The MOT on LS12 TZM is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 TZM done?
LS12 TZM was recorded at 127,461 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 10,051 miles a year.
Has LS12 TZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TZM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 TZM 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 TZM find?
LS12 TZM passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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