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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 XKNMOT history

LS12 XKN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 130,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LS12 XKN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
130,012 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XKN
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 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XKN was last recorded at 130,012 miles on 2 May 2026, 5,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,890 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,122 miles
Average per year
9,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,012 miles
  • 2025 – 124,890 miles
  • 2024 – 117,302 miles
  • 2023 – 111,144 miles
  • 2022 – 101,984 miles
  • 2021 – 92,465 miles
  • 2020 – 77,549 miles
  • 2019 – 56,482 miles
  • 2018 – 53,952 miles
  • 2017 – 47,900 miles
  • 2016 – 41,419 miles
  • 2015 – 33,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,012 miles

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,012 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,012 miles
    Test number
    511477099623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,890 miles (+7,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    612935790923
    • 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))
  3. Pass117,302 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,302 miles
    Test number
    857358516013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,144 miles (+9,160)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,144 miles
    Test number
    567088715184
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass101,984 miles (+9,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,984 miles
    Test number
    532856117004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,465 miles (+14,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,465 miles
    Test number
    819992129608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass77,549 miles (+21,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    406962809239
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,482 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,482 miles
    Test number
    401556343461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,952 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,952 miles
    Test number
    593228011962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,900 miles
    Test number
    837438323218
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail47,900 miles (+6,481)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,900 miles
    Test number
    104364531469
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass41,419 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    416467720229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,477 miles (+5,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,477 miles
    Test number
    534516873983
    • AdvisoryBrakes tested by Tapley meter due to power interruption
  14. Pass27,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,531 miles
    Test number
    387085585076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 XKN

Does LS12 XKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XKN is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XKN?
The MOT on LS12 XKN is valid until 1 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 XKN done?
LS12 XKN was recorded at 130,012 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 9,231 miles a year.
Has LS12 XKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XKN has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on LS12 XKN 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 XKN find?
LS12 XKN passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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