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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SL62CDN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,636 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,147 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Slight corrosion on rear suspension components.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,028 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2024 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,397 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pedal slightly soft
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
8 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
31 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,581 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2022 11 Jun 202630 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 64,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,845 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,093 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (temp repair) (3.3 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (temp repair) (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,776 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- suggest tracking with new tyre, due to uneven wear
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,991 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,632 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017 11 Jun 202610 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,099 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL62CDN was registered on 2012-09-20
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