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SW12FMV
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW12FMV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 05 May 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
6 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 164,641 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear axle corroded
- offside front door hinge slightly defective
- Rear both shockers corroded
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 164,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear axle corroded
- offside front door hinge slightly defective
- Rear both shockers corroded
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,471 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear sub-frame corroded
- rear brake discs corroded
- n/s driveshaft bolts insecure
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()
24 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs corroded
- n/s driveshaft bolts insecure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()
- rear sub-frame corroded
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,080 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- parking brake lever has slight travel
- offside rear bumper corner damaged
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 144,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- parking brake lever has slight travel
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- offside rear bumper corner damaged
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,019 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken center box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
25 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,283 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded
- both rear seat belt catch covers missing
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,388 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded
- both rear seat belt catch covers missing
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
25 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,387 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface very outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface very outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,739 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019 9 Jun 202629 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,136 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,399 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle fitted with engine covers and undertrays which hide components
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,883 MI
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SW12FMV was registered on 2012-06-21
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