VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SY12YYR has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 71,423 miles 2 months ago on Friday 3rd July 2026 at 09:05.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 26th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

SY12YYR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH JULY 202771,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED3RD JULY 202671,423 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH JULY 202526TH JULY 202659,770 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH JULY 202426TH JULY 202550,794 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH JULY 202326TH JULY 202448,127 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 202226TH JULY 202345,367 MI
FAILED28TH JUNE 202245,367 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Tyre Cracked And Exposing Cords On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED1ST JULY 202126TH JULY 202241,681 MI
FAILED1ST JULY 202141,681 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED27TH JULY 202026TH JULY 202138,791 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 201929TH DECEMBER 202035,188 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 201829TH JUNE 201932,289 MI
FAILED15TH JUNE 201832,286 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalance
PASSED14TH JUNE 201729TH JUNE 201828,092 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 201629TH JUNE 201722,923 MI
PASSED17TH JUNE 201529TH JUNE 201616,775 MI
FAILED11TH JUNE 201516,564 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Road Wheel Bead Rim Badly Distorted (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SY12YYR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

SY12YYR MOT Comments

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SY12YYR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 71,423 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,102 miles

SY12YYR FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration SY12YYR was manufactured on Friday 29th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 71,423 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,102 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 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 SY12YYR has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 14 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 3 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does SY12YYR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 8th September 2026 SY12YYR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SY12YYR Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 8th September 2026 SY12YYR does have Tax. Read more

When does SY12YYR Tax expire?

The current Tax for SY12YYR will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 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 SY12YYR MOT expire?

The current MOT for SY12YYR will expire in 11 months on Monday 26th July 2027. Read more

When did SY12YYR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SY12YYR was on Friday 3rd July 2026 at 09:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SY12YYR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for SY12YYR we can see 12 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 SY12YYR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for SY12YYR we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SY12YYR?

SY12YYR is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has SY12YYR done?

The odometer reading for SY12YYR at the last MOT in July 2026 was 71,423 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 5,102 miles per year. Read more

How old is SY12YYR?

The vehicle SY12YYR was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th June 2012. Read more

What colour is SY12YYR?

The official colour of SY12YYR is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does SY12YYR have?

SY12YYR has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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