VOLKSWAGEN GOLF J12CJS has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 139,971 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 13:16.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 24th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

J12CJS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 2026139,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases At Join For Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 2025139,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases At Join For Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202417TH SEPTEMBER 2025136,522 MI
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 2024136,522 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 202331ST AUGUST 2024127,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202231ST AUGUST 2023115,267 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Lining(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED23RD AUGUST 2022115,267 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Lining(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 202131ST AUGUST 2022106,325 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH AUGUST 2021106,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Dip Wrong Way (4.1.2 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Dip Wrong Way (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 202031ST AUGUST 202197,869 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Window Excessively Tinted But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (b) (i))
PASSED31ST AUGUST 201931ST AUGUST 202087,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View For Inspection
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201831ST AUGUST 201961,575 MI
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20185TH JANUARY 201956,674 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20175TH JANUARY 201842,957 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Edges Of Both Front Tyres Wearing Thin,and N/s/r Tyre Wearing Close To Legal Limit
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201528TH OCTOBER 201628,636 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Side Wall Has Slight Damage (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J12CJS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

J12CJS MOT Comments

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J12CJS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 139,971 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,767 miles

J12CJS FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration J12CJS was manufactured on Monday 29th October 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 139,971 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,767 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J12CJS has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 28 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 8 Major, 0 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 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does J12CJS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 J12CJS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J12CJS Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 J12CJS does have Tax. Read more

When does J12CJS Tax expire?

The current Tax for J12CJS will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. 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 J12CJS MOT expire?

The current MOT for J12CJS will expire in 4 months on Thursday 24th September 2026. Read more

When did J12CJS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J12CJS was on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 13:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J12CJS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for J12CJS 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 J12CJS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for J12CJS we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J12CJS?

J12CJS is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has J12CJS done?

The odometer reading for J12CJS at the last MOT in September 2025 was 139,971 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 10,767 miles per year. Read more

How old is J12CJS?

The vehicle J12CJS was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 29th October 2012. Read more

What colour is J12CJS?

The official colour of J12CJS is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does J12CJS have?

J12CJS has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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