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ST12DFE
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ST12DFE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 02 Aug 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,061 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,454 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,657 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,450 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,450 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2022 11 Jun 20264 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,446 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202612 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,188 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front cv gaitor clip slightly loose
11 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front cv gaitor clip slightly loose
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside rear wheel bearing not check due to brake binding
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,309 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
28 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 58,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,350 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,784 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,640 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted at nearside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- rear brakes binding
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 15,285 MI
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ST12DFE was registered on 2012-04-07
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