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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF12DYM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 67,871 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 67,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,921 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2026Advisory 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 60,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 54,655 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 54,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside obstruction Rear seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
14 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 48,540 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
24 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 39,835 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.2 (d))
24 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 35,680 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2022 22 Jun 202611 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 33,895 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2021 22 Jun 202612 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 29,827 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2020 22 Jun 20266 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 23,875 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019 22 Jun 20267 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 19,817 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 22 Jun 202615 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 15,637 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 22 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 12,161 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2016 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF12DYM was registered on 2012-07-04
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