VOLKSWAGEN GOLF FR12YKG has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 71,415 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 15:31.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Thursday 30th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

FR12YKG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH JULY 202671,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED24TH JULY 202430TH JULY 202565,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED24TH JULY 202465,128 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED25TH JULY 202330TH JULY 202460,864 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED25TH JULY 202360,863 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Central Exhaust System Insecure Exhaust Sleeve Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED27TH JULY 202230TH JULY 202356,013 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres On Limit-Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated And Has Minor Leak-Slight Oil Leak-Fuel Tank Slightly Damp
PASSED29TH JULY 202130TH JULY 202247,879 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED29TH JULY 202147,879 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED31ST JULY 202030TH JULY 202136,469 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Central Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED31ST JULY 202036,469 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  4. ADVISORY - Central Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED3RD MAY 20199TH NOVEMBER 202030,857 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED3RD MAY 201930,857 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  3. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED3RD MAY 20189TH MAY 201927,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Nsf/osf (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH MAY 20179TH MAY 201824,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Cracked In Tread
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Cracked In Tread
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked In Tread
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Cracked In Tread
PASSED4TH JULY 201611TH JULY 201722,585 MI
PASSED23RD JUNE 201511TH JULY 201619,424 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

FR12YKG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

FR12YKG MOT Comments

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FR12YKG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 71,415 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,493 miles

FR12YKG FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration FR12YKG was manufactured on Wednesday 11th July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 71,415 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,493 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means FR12YKG has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 40 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does FR12YKG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 FR12YKG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is FR12YKG Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 FR12YKG does have Tax. Read more

When does FR12YKG Tax expire?

The current Tax for FR12YKG will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does FR12YKG MOT expire?

The current MOT for FR12YKG will expire in 2 months on Thursday 30th July 2026. Read more

When did FR12YKG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for FR12YKG was on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 15:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has FR12YKG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for FR12YKG we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has FR12YKG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for FR12YKG we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is FR12YKG?

FR12YKG is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has FR12YKG done?

The odometer reading for FR12YKG at the last MOT in July 2025 was 71,415 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,493 miles per year. Read more

How old is FR12YKG?

The vehicle FR12YKG was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 11th July 2012. Read more

What colour is FR12YKG?

The official colour of FR12YKG is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does FR12YKG have?

FR12YKG has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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