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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW12SGX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 16 Dec 2026
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,440 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,041 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,734 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,544 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023 12 Jun 20265 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,880 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022 12 Jun 202610 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,290 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021 12 Jun 20269 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,806 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020 12 Jun 202610 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,208 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,340 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,614 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202628 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,471 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 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!
SW12SGX was registered on 2012-04-27
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