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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GD12HNW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 Aug 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,970 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 165,970 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,037 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2025 3 Jul 202618 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,569 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2024 3 Jul 202618 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,569 MI
3 Jul 202612 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,615 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023 3 Jul 202621 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,484 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022 3 Jul 202621 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,628 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2021 3 Jul 202629 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,318 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,318 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,992 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019 3 Jul 202610 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,424 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,759 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2017 3 Jul 202623 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,225 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GD12HNW was registered on 2012-08-09
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