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DF12KFZ
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration DF12KFZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 05 Jun 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
19 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 166,174 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 166,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt jammed. (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,343 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 159,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working fitted to wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,589 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,669 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
29 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,698 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 133,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,229 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,111 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021 24 Jun 202619 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,499 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,499 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,108 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019 24 Jun 202620 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,318 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,125 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- wiper blades smearing
4 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,543 MI
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DF12KFZ was registered on 2012-06-28
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