VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MT12AXX 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 173,466 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 09:52.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 31st August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

MT12AXX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST AUGUST 2027173,466 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 202531ST AUGUST 2026159,111 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED27TH AUGUST 2025159,111 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Not Working Near Side Plus Off Side (3.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Road Wheel Badly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 202428TH AUGUST 2025147,624 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH AUGUST 2024147,624 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST AUGUST 202320TH AUGUST 2024135,570 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Sleeve Clamps Heavily Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202219TH AUGUST 2023123,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt All Passenger Seats
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH AUGUST 2022123,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt All Passenger Seats
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202119TH AUGUST 2022111,183 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED20TH AUGUST 2021111,183 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 20204TH FEBRUARY 202196,856 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 20194TH FEBRUARY 202086,719 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20184TH FEBRUARY 201975,866 MI
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 201875,866 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED14TH JUNE 201619TH JUNE 201754,854 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 201519TH JUNE 201639,732 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MT12AXX Passed/Failed

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

MT12AXX MOT Comments

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MT12AXX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 173,466 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,390 miles

MT12AXX FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration MT12AXX was manufactured on Tuesday 19th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 173,466 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 12,390 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 MT12AXX has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 35 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 12 Major, 3 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does MT12AXX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 MT12AXX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MT12AXX Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 MT12AXX does have Tax. Read more

When does MT12AXX Tax expire?

The current Tax for MT12AXX will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 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 MT12AXX MOT expire?

The current MOT for MT12AXX will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 31st August 2027. Read more

When did MT12AXX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MT12AXX was on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 09:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MT12AXX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for MT12AXX 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 MT12AXX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for MT12AXX 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 MT12AXX?

MT12AXX is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has MT12AXX done?

The odometer reading for MT12AXX at the last MOT in August 2026 was 173,466 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 12,390 miles per year. Read more

How old is MT12AXX?

The vehicle MT12AXX was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 19th June 2012. Read more

What colour is MT12AXX?

The official colour of MT12AXX is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does MT12AXX have?

MT12AXX has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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