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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SC12WAJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 13 Apr 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 159,804 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- General underside corrosion
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,767 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,200 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear heatshield insecure
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
3 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear heatshield insecure
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,124 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer wheel rim damaged
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi outer separated from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
3 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate missing not displayed in front of car correctly (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer wheel rim damaged
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi outer separated from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,814 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPARE WHEEL FITTED (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,664 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2022 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,101 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202622 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,579 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
20 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,555 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,555 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,802 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018 13 Jun 202624 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,626 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,585 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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SC12WAJ was registered on 2012-06-25
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