Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LS12 XLAMOT history
LS12 XLA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,187 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 121,187 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 XLA
- 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 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 XLA was last recorded at 121,187 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,187 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,187 miles
- 2024 – 113,930 miles
- 2023 – 111,705 miles
- 2022 – 108,433 miles
- 2021 – 105,259 miles
- 2020 – 102,886 miles
- 2019 – 92,061 miles
- 2018 – 80,044 miles
- 2017 – 68,353 miles
- 2016 – 53,943 miles
- 2015 – 38,942 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,187 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 121,187 miles
- Test number
- 594637439855
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail121,187 miles (+7,257)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,187 miles
- Test number
- 161003294529
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass113,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 113,930 miles
- Test number
- 928296927114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,930 miles (+2,225)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,930 miles
- Test number
- 877789436375
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 111,705 miles
- Test number
- 133302710419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,705 miles (+1,989)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,705 miles
- Test number
- 730427397529
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass109,716 miles (+1,283)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 109,716 miles
- Test number
- 407041843375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,433 miles (+3,174)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 108,433 miles
- Test number
- 451068367259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,259 miles (+2,373)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 105,259 miles
- Test number
- 534873704830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,886 miles (+10,825)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 102,886 miles
- Test number
- 283236199845
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,061 miles (+12,017)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 92,061 miles
- Test number
- 564634986627
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,044 miles (+11,691)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 80,044 miles
- Test number
- 620934256003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,353 miles (+14,410)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 68,353 miles
- Test number
- 271777311099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,943 miles (+15,001)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 53,943 miles
- Test number
- 553155465416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,942 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 38,942 miles
- Test number
- 347052775028
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS12 XLA
- Does LS12 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XLA is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 XLA?
- The MOT on LS12 XLA is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 XLA done?
- LS12 XLA was recorded at 121,187 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,748 miles a year.
- Has LS12 XLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 XLA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 XLA 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 XLA find?
- LS12 XLA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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