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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 WZXMOT history

LS12 WZX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 152,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LS12 WZX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,171 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 WZX
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 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 WZX was last recorded at 152,171 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 9,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,481 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,690 miles
Average per year
10,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,171 miles
  • 2025 – 142,481 miles
  • 2024 – 132,441 miles
  • 2023 – 123,949 miles
  • 2022 – 116,093 miles
  • 2021 – 112,242 miles
  • 2020 – 104,876 miles
  • 2019 – 97,742 miles
  • 2018 – 80,811 miles
  • 2017 – 64,532 miles
  • 2016 – 46,478 miles
  • 2015 – 26,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,171 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,171 miles (+9,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,171 miles
    Test number
    622430184145
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass142,481 miles (+10,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,481 miles
    Test number
    376862243078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass132,441 miles (+8,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,441 miles
    Test number
    547364915390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass123,949 miles (+7,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    731127101360
    • 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. Pass116,093 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,093 miles
    Test number
    326331935092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,242 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,242 miles
    Test number
    331328361220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,876 miles (+7,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,876 miles
    Test number
    969130636476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass97,742 miles (+8,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,742 miles
    Test number
    840840980612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass89,327 miles (+8,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    940448373060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass80,811 miles (+16,279)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,811 miles
    Test number
    952744776092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass64,532 miles (+18,054)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,532 miles
    Test number
    829268800690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    932586578625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,478 miles (+19,871)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    753322443294
    • 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)
  14. Pass26,607 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,607 miles
    Test number
    826584335035
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 WZX

Does LS12 WZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 WZX is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 WZX?
The MOT on LS12 WZX is valid until 14 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 WZX done?
LS12 WZX was recorded at 152,171 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 10,811 miles a year.
Has LS12 WZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 WZX has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on LS12 WZX 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 WZX find?
LS12 WZX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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