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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FH61FAF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 17 Dec 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,206 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2026 4 Jun 202612 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,552 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear brake discs corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,134 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- both rear tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,052 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.7mm close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.7mm close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,658 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,956 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres worn on inner edges
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 61,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear tyres worn on inner edges
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,236 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020 4 Jun 20268 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,994 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated
- Under trays fitted, restricting inspection of some components
- Front Brake disc wear lipped
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,725 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Wear lip on brake discs
- Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components
- Front Reg plate started to delaminate
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,872 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody covering fitted, not allowing full inspection of some testable components
- Front Reg plate starting to delaminate
30 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,731 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 26,731 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FH61FAF was registered on 2012-02-08
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