VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WR12JFY 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 182,719 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 15:55.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 4th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

WR12JFY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH AUGUST 2026182,719 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20242ND AUGUST 2025161,129 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH JULY 202326TH JULY 2024152,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED11TH JULY 2023152,899 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Coolant Low
PASSED27TH JULY 202226TH JULY 2023143,434 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Flexi Slightly Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH JULY 2022143,432 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Cause A Short Circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Flexi Slightly Damaged
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED26TH JULY 202125TH JULY 2022125,960 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Split
FAILED24TH JULY 2021125,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Split
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED6TH MAY 20205TH MAY 2021117,365 MI
PASSED3RD MAY 201911TH NOVEMBER 2020109,445 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED2ND MAY 201811TH MAY 201998,771 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 201711TH MAY 201890,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED4TH MAY 201611TH MAY 201782,191 MI
FAILED4TH MAY 201682,191 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED22ND APRIL 201511TH MAY 201669,879 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WR12JFY Passed/Failed

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

WR12JFY MOT Comments

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WR12JFY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 182,719 miles | Average yearly mileage: 14,055 miles

WR12JFY FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration WR12JFY was manufactured on Friday 11th May 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 182,719 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 14,055 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 WR12JFY has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 27 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 8 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 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does WR12JFY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 WR12JFY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WR12JFY Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 WR12JFY does have Tax. Read more

When does WR12JFY Tax expire?

The current Tax for WR12JFY will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 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 WR12JFY MOT expire?

The current MOT for WR12JFY will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 4th August 2026. Read more

When did WR12JFY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WR12JFY was on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 15:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WR12JFY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for WR12JFY 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 WR12JFY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for WR12JFY 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 WR12JFY?

WR12JFY is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has WR12JFY done?

The odometer reading for WR12JFY at the last MOT in August 2025 was 182,719 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 14,055 miles per year. Read more

How old is WR12JFY?

The vehicle WR12JFY was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 11th May 2012. Read more

What colour is WR12JFY?

The official colour of WR12JFY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does WR12JFY have?

WR12JFY has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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