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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV62GNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,733 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 170,601 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025 28 Jun 202629 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,439 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,257 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- nearside front bumper damadged
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- nearside front bumper damadged
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,669 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,370 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021 28 Jun 202625 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,415 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2020 28 Jun 202627 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
3 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,272 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019 28 Jun 202612 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,477 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018 28 Jun 202611 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on edges
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,426 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017 28 Jun 202621 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,338 MI
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OV62GNJ was registered on 2012-09-29
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