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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LS12 XPWMOT history

LS12 XPW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 53,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LS12 XPW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,234 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XPW was last recorded at 53,234 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,376 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,858 miles
Average per year
3,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,234 miles
  • 2025 – 49,376 miles
  • 2024 – 45,604 miles
  • 2023 – 41,911 miles
  • 2022 – 37,782 miles
  • 2021 – 33,178 miles
  • 2020 – 28,612 miles
  • 2019 – 25,387 miles
  • 2018 – 20,660 miles
  • 2017 – 15,826 miles
  • 2016 – 10,247 miles
  • 2015 – 9,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,234 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread distorted (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    644969448136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail53,234 miles (+3,858)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    683619661299
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake discs lip/uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass49,376 miles (+3,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    166630806723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake discs slight corrosion (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass45,604 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,604 miles
    Test number
    337834216045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,911 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    41,911 miles
    Test number
    145248626527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,782 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,782 miles
    Test number
    289217057227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,178 miles (+4,566)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,178 miles
    Test number
    119988509167
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass28,612 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,612 miles
    Test number
    365653192813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,387 miles (+4,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    25,387 miles
    Test number
    632980200901
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass20,660 miles (+4,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    20,660 miles
    Test number
    747227546565
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass15,826 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    15,826 miles
    Test number
    213209109618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,247 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    10,247 miles
    Test number
    422912169992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,601 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    9,601 miles
    Test number
    776668721020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,885 miles
    Test number
    447720235068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XPW

Does LS12 XPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XPW is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XPW?
The MOT on LS12 XPW is valid until 13 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 XPW done?
LS12 XPW was recorded at 53,234 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,902 miles a year.
Has LS12 XPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XPW has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XPW 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 XPW find?
LS12 XPW passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread distorted; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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