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Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LT12 XLSMOT history

LT12 XLS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 42,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

LT12 XLS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
42,928 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XLS
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 XLS was last recorded at 42,928 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 6,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,544 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,384 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,928 miles
  • 2024 – 36,544 miles
  • 2023 – 32,890 miles
  • 2022 – 30,579 miles
  • 2021 – 28,749 miles
  • 2019 – 25,426 miles
  • 2018 – 19,812 miles
  • 2017 – 15,078 miles
  • 2016 – 11,415 miles
  • 2015 – 6,837 miles
  • 2014 – 6,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,928 miles (+6,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    42,928 miles
    Test number
    391531801160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass36,544 miles (+3,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,544 miles
    Test number
    491075533786
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass32,890 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    142811972920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,579 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,579 miles
    Test number
    771558910371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,749 miles
    Test number
    322650830160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail28,749 miles (+3,323)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,749 miles
    Test number
    264880554143
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass25,426 miles (+5,614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,426 miles
    Test number
    734772798840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass19,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,812 miles
    Test number
    863833264788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail19,812 miles (+4,734)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,812 miles
    Test number
    394836021198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  10. Pass15,078 miles (+3,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    15,078 miles
    Test number
    191659085444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking and perished on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and cracking on outer sidewall
  11. Pass11,415 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,415 miles
    Test number
    207540678841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail6,837 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,837 miles
    Test number
    289090905125
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass6,837 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    6,837 miles
    Test number
    577080705182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    6,244 miles
    Test number
    359851754393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 XLS

Does LT12 XLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 XLS expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XLS?
The MOT on LT12 XLS expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 XLS done?
LT12 XLS was recorded at 42,928 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has LT12 XLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XLS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LT12 XLS 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 LT12 XLS find?
LT12 XLS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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