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SL62CFJ
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SL62CFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 05 Jun 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
12
Passes
3
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,888 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 139,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,284 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle underside corroded
- Brake pad warning light on
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi slightly loose at dpf (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,230 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,841 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view At bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,773 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear shocks noisy over bumps
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,265 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,289 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,958 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020 11 Jun 202620 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,172 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019 11 Jun 20265 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,373 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,782 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear and n/s/f tyres starting to perish/crack
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inside (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,621 MI
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SL62CFJ was registered on 2012-09-29
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