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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 XKJMOT history

LS12 XKJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LS12 XKJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,211 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XKJ
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 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XKJ was last recorded at 100,211 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 10,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,496 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,715 miles
Average per year
6,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,211 miles
  • 2025 – 89,496 miles
  • 2024 – 85,684 miles
  • 2023 – 77,302 miles
  • 2022 – 68,514 miles
  • 2021 – 60,918 miles
  • 2020 – 52,913 miles
  • 2019 – 44,865 miles
  • 2018 – 37,146 miles
  • 2017 – 29,710 miles
  • 2016 – 24,046 miles
  • 2015 – 21,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,211 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,211 miles
    Test number
    739359402938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,211 miles (+10,715)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,211 miles
    Test number
    670871049035
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass89,496 miles (+3,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,496 miles
    Test number
    584067194275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass85,684 miles (+8,382)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,684 miles
    Test number
    742600838866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,302 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,302 miles
    Test number
    684823663840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,514 miles
    Test number
    331625862279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,513 miles (+7,595)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    868822018548
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  8. Pass60,918 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    937639635847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,913 miles (+8,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    216978766125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Pass44,865 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,865 miles
    Test number
    968273232873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    103197982127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,144 miles (+7,434)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,144 miles
    Test number
    691724390991
    • MajorOffside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass29,710 miles (+5,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,710 miles
    Test number
    845044243963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyres cracking
  14. Pass24,046 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,046 miles
    Test number
    871781209999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,318 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    746545603736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,099 miles
    Test number
    385146785016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 XKJ

Does LS12 XKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XKJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XKJ?
The MOT on LS12 XKJ is valid until 6 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 XKJ done?
LS12 XKJ was recorded at 100,211 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
Has LS12 XKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XKJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XKJ 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 XKJ find?
LS12 XKJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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