Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LS12 XKVMOT history
LS12 XKV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 217,332 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 217,332 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 16,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 XKV
- 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 12 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 XKV was last recorded at 217,332 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 11,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 206,266 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,066 miles
- Average per year
- 16,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 217,332 miles
- 2024 – 206,266 miles
- 2023 – 190,120 miles
- 2022 – 170,955 miles
- 2021 – 153,217 miles
- 2020 – 136,955 miles
- 2019 – 107,229 miles
- 2018 – 91,419 miles
- 2017 – 74,810 miles
- 2016 – 60,612 miles
- 2015 – 43,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass217,332 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,332 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 217,332 miles
- Test number
- 468251117898
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail217,332 miles (+11,066)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,332 miles
- Test number
- 564734570944
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass206,266 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 206,266 miles
- Test number
- 637968897629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail206,205 miles (+16,085)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,205 miles
- Test number
- 188838975681
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,120 miles (+19,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 190,120 miles
- Test number
- 986934341560
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
Pass170,955 miles (+17,738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 170,955 miles
- Test number
- 377605018755
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,217 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 153,217 miles
- Test number
- 898394343647
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail153,217 miles (+16,262)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,217 miles
- Test number
- 559344916099
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass136,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 136,955 miles
- Test number
- 820220816030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,955 miles (+29,726)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,955 miles
- Test number
- 350113228564
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass107,229 miles (+15,810)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,229 miles
- Test number
- 891049310689
- 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))
Pass91,419 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 91,419 miles
- Test number
- 244028693673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,419 miles (+16,609)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,419 miles
- Test number
- 367682477282
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,810 miles (+14,198)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 74,810 miles
- Test number
- 593023581642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,612 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,612 miles
- Test number
- 350459067463
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail60,612 miles (+17,535)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,612 miles
- Test number
- 682389947985
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass43,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 43,077 miles
- Test number
- 497833775076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 XKV
- Does LS12 XKV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 XKV expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 XKV?
- The MOT on LS12 XKV expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 XKV done?
- LS12 XKV was recorded at 217,332 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 16,463 miles a year.
- Has LS12 XKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 XKV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 XKV 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 XKV find?
- LS12 XKV passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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