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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 XKXMOT history

LS12 XKX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 154,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LS12 XKX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,474 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XKX was last recorded at 154,474 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 7,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,408 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,066 miles
Average per year
10,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,474 miles
  • 2025 – 147,408 miles
  • 2024 – 143,446 miles
  • 2023 – 131,808 miles
  • 2022 – 121,547 miles
  • 2021 – 109,683 miles
  • 2020 – 97,992 miles
  • 2019 – 86,299 miles
  • 2018 – 74,344 miles
  • 2017 – 60,629 miles
  • 2016 – 47,521 miles
  • 2015 – 35,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,474 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine oil level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,474 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,474 miles
    Test number
    688351972166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,408 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,408 miles
    Test number
    975915272182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,446 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,446 miles
    Test number
    554689685745
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail143,446 miles (+11,638)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,446 miles
    Test number
    734759659542
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass131,808 miles (+10,261)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,808 miles
    Test number
    323424492261
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre + tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass121,547 miles (+11,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    933685647166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass109,683 miles (+11,691)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    401625484837
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass97,992 miles (+11,693)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    880083412606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,299 miles (+11,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,299 miles
    Test number
    792293233439
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass74,344 miles (+13,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    981210128084
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass60,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    696225060303
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail60,629 miles (+13,108)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    484744933026
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass47,521 miles (+11,533)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,521 miles
    Test number
    147748295885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,988 miles
    Test number
    577382745103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XKX

Does LS12 XKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XKX is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XKX?
The MOT on LS12 XKX is valid until 24 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 XKX done?
LS12 XKX was recorded at 154,474 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 10,443 miles a year.
Has LS12 XKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XKX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 XKX 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 XKX find?
LS12 XKX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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