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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 TZWMOT history

LS12 TZW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LS12 TZW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
178,472 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TZW was last recorded at 178,472 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,472 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,472 miles
  • 2025 – 170,223 miles
  • 2024 – 159,314 miles
  • 2023 – 150,827 miles
  • 2022 – 131,966 miles
  • 2021 – 105,829 miles
  • 2020 – 101,673 miles
  • 2019 – 96,332 miles
  • 2018 – 86,567 miles
  • 2017 – 75,307 miles
  • 2016 – 68,330 miles
  • 2015 – 57,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    178,472 miles
    Test number
    706455076596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Fail178,472 miles (+8,249)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,472 miles
    Test number
    429898526199
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass170,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    170,223 miles
    Test number
    874348562221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail170,222 miles (+10,908)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,222 miles
    Test number
    729698155798
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass159,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,314 miles
    Test number
    938143875626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Fail159,314 miles (+8,487)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,314 miles
    Test number
    385415210625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  7. Pass150,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,827 miles
    Test number
    623834707181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail150,827 miles (+18,861)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,827 miles
    Test number
    883396574072
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass131,966 miles (+26,137)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,966 miles
    Test number
    132235435662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass105,829 miles (+4,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    637880767284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge.also starting to perish.(cracking) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil low on dipstick.

  11. Pass101,673 miles (+5,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,673 miles
    Test number
    352356447865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass96,332 miles (+9,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    171859599664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass86,567 miles (+11,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,567 miles
    Test number
    706607981378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass75,307 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    988446064560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    822300597875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and stepping out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and stepping out of shape

  16. Fail68,330 miles (+10,965)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    689591366094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and stepping out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and stepping out of shape

  17. Pass57,365 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,365 miles
    Test number
    355831035124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD INNER EDGE

Questions about LS12 TZW

Does LS12 TZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TZW is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TZW?
The MOT on LS12 TZW is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 TZW done?
LS12 TZW was recorded at 178,472 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 11,081 miles a year.
Has LS12 TZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TZW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 TZW 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 TZW find?
LS12 TZW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; underbody corrosion.

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