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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 XKBMOT history

LS12 XKB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 161,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LS12 XKB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,128 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XKB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XKB was last recorded at 161,128 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 22,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,155 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
22,973 miles
Average per year
12,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,128 miles
  • 2025 – 138,155 miles
  • 2024 – 112,827 miles
  • 2023 – 97,381 miles
  • 2022 – 82,535 miles
  • 2021 – 70,438 miles
  • 2020 – 67,756 miles
  • 2019 – 58,194 miles
  • 2018 – 49,148 miles
  • 2017 – 39,492 miles
  • 2016 – 27,640 miles
  • 2015 – 16,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,128 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper and grill damaged (not likely to become detached)
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryLower Under trays fitted obscuring componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Under trays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,128 miles (+22,973)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,128 miles
    Test number
    891826503444
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper and grill damaged (not likely to become detached)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,155 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    523412054725
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper an grill damaged
    • AdvisoryLower Under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti roll link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake reading low on rollers
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail138,155 miles (+25,328)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    256664501368
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adj light (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper an grill damaged
    • AdvisoryLower Under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti roll link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake reading low on rollers
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,827 miles (+15,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    112,827 miles
    Test number
    978375792580
    • AdvisoryFront Front Bumper an Grill damaged
    • AdvisoryLower Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti Roll link bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,381 miles (+14,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,381 miles
    Test number
    158147267083
    • AdvisoryLower Lower under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,535 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,535 miles
    Test number
    192055819273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  7. Fail82,523 miles (+12,085)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    331814746377
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  8. Pass70,438 miles (+2,682)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    819059201001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  9. Pass67,756 miles (+9,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    173136395631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

  10. Pass58,194 miles (+9,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    208244563060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,148 miles (+9,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    368605337254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass39,492 miles (+11,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    335369592962
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass27,640 miles (+11,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,640 miles
    Test number
    209398080612
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass16,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,566 miles
    Test number
    398491495015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XKB

Does LS12 XKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XKB is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XKB?
The MOT on LS12 XKB is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XKB done?
LS12 XKB was recorded at 161,128 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 12,847 miles a year.
Has LS12 XKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XKB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 XKB 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 XKB find?
LS12 XKB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front bumper and grill damaged (not likely to become detached); front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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