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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 XKKMOT history

LS12 XKK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

LS12 XKK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2026
Mileage
167,956 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XKK
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 expired on 16 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XKK was last recorded at 167,956 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 9,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,784 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9,172 miles
Average per year
11,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,956 miles
  • 2024 – 158,784 miles
  • 2023 – 149,845 miles
  • 2022 – 140,799 miles
  • 2021 – 127,572 miles
  • 2020 – 112,225 miles
  • 2019 – 96,498 miles
  • 2018 – 77,910 miles
  • 2017 – 70,802 miles
  • 2016 – 60,745 miles
  • 2015 – 45,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,956 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly steeped inner edges slightly out of shape

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,956 miles (+9,172)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    167,956 miles
    Test number
    849211950162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly steeped inner edges slightly out of shape

  2. Pass158,784 miles (+8,939)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,784 miles
    Test number
    408167766568
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape stepped inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape stepped inner edge

  3. Pass149,845 miles (+2,002)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,845 miles
    Test number
    213148705571
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail147,843 miles (+7,044)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,843 miles
    Test number
    587476144532
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,799 miles
    Test number
    622768255058
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail140,797 miles (+13,225)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,797 miles
    Test number
    203939689023
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,572 miles (+15,347)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,572 miles
    Test number
    748613930566
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers starting to leak

  8. Pass112,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,225 miles
    Test number
    157607536662
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,225 miles (+15,727)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,225 miles
    Test number
    684951607400
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge pos due to rear shocker may be worn

  10. Pass96,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,498 miles
    Test number
    628101036812
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

  11. Fail96,498 miles (+18,588)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,498 miles
    Test number
    267269768740
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

  12. Pass77,910 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    160131459383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,802 miles (+10,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    967675470313
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  14. Pass60,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    947127236076
    • AdvisoryFront number plate ditiroirating

  15. Fail60,745 miles (+14,808)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    300960185358
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate ditiroirating

  16. Pass45,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    145601685435
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 XKK

Does LS12 XKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 XKK expired on 16 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XKK?
The MOT on LS12 XKK expired on 16 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 XKK done?
LS12 XKK was recorded at 167,956 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 11,765 miles a year.
Has LS12 XKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XKK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 XKK 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 XKK find?
LS12 XKK passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front undertray not fully secure; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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