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DF61FKS
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration DF61FKS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 18 Jan 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
12
Passes
4
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,874 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2027 19 Jun 202610 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,929 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2026 19 Jun 202610 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,258 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025 19 Jun 202616 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,694 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,782 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres badly perished but not deep enough to reach cord
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,740 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022 19 Jun 202611 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,113 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,084 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,392 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (3.5.1g)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,400 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,037 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- engine oil on min limit
11 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected cover broken (1.9.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary latch siezed (8.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- engine oil on min limit
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,386 MI
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DF61FKS was registered on 2012-01-18
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