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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW62DMU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 10 May 2027
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 84,881 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 84,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205//55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205//55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
7 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,390 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
7 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 82,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,910 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,593 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2024 11 Jun 202621 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,144 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,084 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2022 11 Jun 202611 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,584 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,607 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202613 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,007 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,264 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 32,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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SW62DMU was registered on 2012-11-30
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