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SW12PDY
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW12PDY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 25 Jun 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 83,500 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- General underside corrosion to most underside suspension components, not considered excessive
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,960 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- general underside corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,316 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 71,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,659 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 65,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Insecure (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,767 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2023 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,263 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 59,263 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,711 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021 11 Jun 202614 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 56,711 MI
11 Jun 20262 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,100 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,848 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear 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))
10 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,725 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,472 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- TPMS warning lamp illuminated
24 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- TPMS warning lamp illuminated
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,782 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 11 Jun 20268 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,985 MI
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SW12PDY was registered on 2012-06-01
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