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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX61DKD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 13 Mar 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 120,272 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 120,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,641 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2026 16 Jun 202616 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,282 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2025 16 Jun 202616 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,321 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024 16 Jun 202614 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,233 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023 16 Jun 202624 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,403 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,574 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021 16 Jun 202626 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,885 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
25 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 61,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
7 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,360 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2019 16 Jun 202627 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,285 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nail in nearside rear tyre
- both rear tyres perished
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,071 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
8 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 25,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 19,469 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016 16 Jun 20264 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 19,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AX61DKD was registered on 2012-02-10
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