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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 ULOMOT history

LS12 ULO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LS12 ULO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
115,654 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ULO
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
3 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ULO was last recorded at 115,654 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 7,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,405 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,249 miles
Average per year
8,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,654 miles
  • 2025 – 108,405 miles
  • 2024 – 99,124 miles
  • 2023 – 88,384 miles
  • 2022 – 79,282 miles
  • 2021 – 68,159 miles
  • 2020 – 60,892 miles
  • 2019 – 53,573 miles
  • 2018 – 47,466 miles
  • 2017 – 41,092 miles
  • 2016 – 33,968 miles
  • 2015 – 26,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,654 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,654 miles (+7,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    133246714564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass108,405 miles (+9,281)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,405 miles
    Test number
    201543763449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass99,124 miles (+10,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    357717336853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass88,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    697467484122
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail88,384 miles (+9,102)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    356332602808
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass79,282 miles (+11,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    742338227992
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass68,159 miles (+7,267)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,159 miles
    Test number
    988110720509
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass60,892 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,892 miles
    Test number
    602612198544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,573 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    248079402749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,466 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,466 miles
    Test number
    177800487347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,092 miles (+7,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    363329464549
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass33,968 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    336625891586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,730 miles
    Test number
    396312815101
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LS12 ULO

Does LS12 ULO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ULO is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ULO?
The MOT on LS12 ULO is valid until 3 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 ULO done?
LS12 ULO was recorded at 115,654 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,102 miles a year.
Has LS12 ULO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ULO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 ULO 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 ULO find?
LS12 ULO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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