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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration YC62VCW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Valid
- Expires 18 Dec 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 198,255 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 195,000 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 195,000 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,079 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024 24 Nov 202323 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,715 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
23 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 163,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,303 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,376 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021 24 Nov 202029 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,149 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
29 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,149 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,547 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019 1 May 20189 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,291 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018 9 Oct 201714 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,447 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017 14 Oct 201616 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,339 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016 16 Oct 2015You 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!
YC62VCW was registered on 2012-10-24
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