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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF12WLR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 12 Jun 2027
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 74,981 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 66,647 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear wiper blade
- Rear suspension parts corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 66,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension parts light corrosion
- Rear wiper blade split
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,181 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2023 21 Jun 202613 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 60,181 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 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,040 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,456 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021 21 Jun 202611 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,072 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021 21 Jun 202610 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,575 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019 21 Jun 202619 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,897 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018 21 Jun 20268 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,110 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017 21 Jun 202631 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 19,301 MI
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DF12WLR was registered on 2012-08-09
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