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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW12SNU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 10 Apr 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,304 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 132,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,390 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,042 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,170 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024 11 Jun 20266 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,171 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,091 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2022 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,458 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2021 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,458 MI
11 Jun 202611 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,499 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2020 11 Jun 202616 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,606 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202616 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,225 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,231 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2016 11 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!
SW12SNU was registered on 2012-06-20
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