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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 TZNMOT history

LS12 TZN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 174,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LS12 TZN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,103 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TZN
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
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TZN was last recorded at 174,103 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,324 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,779 miles
Average per year
9,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,103 miles
  • 2024 – 169,324 miles
  • 2023 – 163,505 miles
  • 2022 – 158,691 miles
  • 2021 – 152,764 miles
  • 2020 – 147,329 miles
  • 2019 – 131,641 miles
  • 2018 – 121,024 miles
  • 2017 – 106,998 miles
  • 2016 – 90,502 miles
  • 2015 – 69,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,103 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,103 miles (+4,779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,103 miles
    Test number
    963686883634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass169,324 miles (+5,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,324 miles
    Test number
    416388410377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass163,505 miles (+4,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,505 miles
    Test number
    306443920841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,691 miles (+5,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,691 miles
    Test number
    202667823235
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass152,764 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,764 miles
    Test number
    364874153443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,329 miles (+15,688)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,329 miles
    Test number
    385656162295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,641 miles (+10,617)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,641 miles
    Test number
    751404584761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,024 miles (+14,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,024 miles
    Test number
    868741261564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,998 miles (+16,496)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,998 miles
    Test number
    433448019033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,502 miles (+20,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    187566587405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail69,585 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    657800925143
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass69,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    688900425158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 TZN

Does LS12 TZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TZN is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TZN?
The MOT on LS12 TZN is valid until 21 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 TZN done?
LS12 TZN was recorded at 174,103 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 9,816 miles a year.
Has LS12 TZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TZN has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on LS12 TZN 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 TZN find?
LS12 TZN passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear handbrake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 2 more.

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