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FT12MLU
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FT12MLU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 27 Nov 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,603 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- nearside and off side wheel arches starting to corrode
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,053 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,400 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,400 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,827 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,749 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,555 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,480 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,943 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres crack and perish
- Nearside Rear lamp unit has condensation
8 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 46,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres crack and perish
- Nearside Rear lamp unit has condensation
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,455 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres cracks on tread
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,172 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- internal h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights
- both rear tyres cracks on tread
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, also cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,172 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- internal h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights
- both rear tyres cracks on tread
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, also cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,497 MI
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FT12MLU was registered on 2012-05-10
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