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SW12RFJ
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW12RFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 27 May 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
13 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,419 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexible section deteriorated and starting to split. (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Various exhaust heat shields deteriorated and loose however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot.
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Exhaust Flexible section deteriorated and starting to split. (6.1.2 (a))
- Various exhaust heat shields deteriorated and loose however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot.
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
28 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,072 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,280 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear heat shield insecure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 92,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear heat shield insecure
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,197 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,208 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2022 12 Jun 20262 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- brake pad warning lamp illuminated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,023 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
7 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure 2 clamps (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,938 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 54,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,243 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,056 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018 12 Jun 202620 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,927 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017 12 Jun 20267 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,097 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW12RFJ was registered on 2012-05-04
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