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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 XKYMOT history

LS12 XKY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LS12 XKY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,930 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XKY
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 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XKY was last recorded at 134,930 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 12,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,092 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,838 miles
Average per year
8,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,930 miles
  • 2025 – 122,092 miles
  • 2024 – 110,884 miles
  • 2023 – 100,365 miles
  • 2022 – 88,584 miles
  • 2021 – 79,031 miles
  • 2020 – 75,258 miles
  • 2019 – 68,216 miles
  • 2018 – 61,014 miles
  • 2017 – 53,586 miles
  • 2016 – 46,147 miles
  • 2015 – 36,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,930 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,930 miles
    Test number
    774361561895
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail134,929 miles (+12,837)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    367583957515
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass122,092 miles (+11,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,092 miles
    Test number
    436229295358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,884 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,884 miles
    Test number
    659415234184
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,884 miles (+10,519)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,884 miles
    Test number
    115424739224
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully access/engine cover under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,365 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    939136100664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper headlight bracket damaged/lamp secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted

  7. Fail100,365 miles (+11,781)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    296902488051
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper headlight bracket damaged/lamp secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted

  8. Pass88,584 miles (+9,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,584 miles
    Test number
    225650332862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,031 miles
    Test number
    385022028925
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail79,031 miles (+3,773)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,031 miles
    Test number
    549538639824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass75,258 miles (+7,042)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,258 miles
    Test number
    196226255334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass68,216 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    490186436465
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail68,216 miles (+7,202)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    439787957610
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass61,014 miles (+7,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,014 miles
    Test number
    547499279446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    992537553424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,586 miles (+7,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    319882276181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,147 miles (+9,407)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    998711549674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,740 miles
    Test number
    579138565049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 XKY

Does LS12 XKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XKY is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XKY?
The MOT on LS12 XKY is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XKY done?
LS12 XKY was recorded at 134,930 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,893 miles a year.
Has LS12 XKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XKY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XKY 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 XKY find?
LS12 XKY passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked.

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