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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW12CWL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 11 May 2027
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 49,344 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 225-40-18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 225-40-18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
6 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 46,173 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear both nearside and offside tyres stepping on inner edges
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / lower spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 43,492 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge
16 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 40,073 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe rusty / both lower spring pans getting rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin in about 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 36,234 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear subframe and suspension arms rusty
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 32,708 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 29,810 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 25,706 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 21,302 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2019 17 Jun 202616 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 17,097 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2018 17 Jun 202623 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 13,458 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017 17 Jun 202620 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 10,382 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 17 Jun 202619 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 10,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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SW12CWL was registered on 2012-05-22
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