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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF61FLG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 03 Feb 2027
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 117,941 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside handbrake effort slightly low
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,481 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met
- Slight corrosion appearing on outer sills
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,396 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,917 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- age related corrosion at most suspension components and chassis areas
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,574 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside handbrake cable sticking slightly
16 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,016 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022 19 Jun 202616 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,437 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly stiff
2 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,079 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,712 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear indicator 50% visible
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
31 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 23,142 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018 19 Jun 20264 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 19,925 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 17,004 MI
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DF61FLG was registered on 2012-01-18
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