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FT12PYP
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FT12PYP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 296,586 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027 6 Jun 20269 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 283,126 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026 6 Jun 202628 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 263,450 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2025 6 Jun 202626 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 263,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm x2 rear tyres worn on inside edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Coil spring fractured or broken x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 247,926 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024 6 Jun 202616 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 231,014 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
16 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 231,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 213,973 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 213,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 195/65/15 and tracking out (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 196,520 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
11 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 196,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 178,423 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 178,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,412 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019 6 Jun 202615 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,852 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018 6 Jun 202615 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,106 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,873 MI
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FT12PYP was registered on 2012-05-23
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