VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YD12SWV has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 106,316 miles 2 weeks ago on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 11:36.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 3rd November 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

YD12SWV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 2027106,316 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2026106,300 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (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))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 20253RD NOVEMBER 202698,735 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Surface Rust All Over
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 202598,734 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Surface Rust All Over
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 20243RD NOVEMBER 202591,931 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))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 20233RD NOVEMBER 202483,735 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 202383,724 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 20223RD NOVEMBER 202376,645 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 20213RD NOVEMBER 202266,237 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))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 20203RD NOVEMBER 202156,990 MI
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 20193RD NOVEMBER 202047,779 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Level On Minimum
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20183RD NOVEMBER 201934,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20173RD NOVEMBER 201819,406 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - All Tyres Lightly Perished
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 20163RD NOVEMBER 201711,106 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20153RD NOVEMBER 20169,061 MI
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20151ST JANUARY 20167,285 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YD12SWV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

YD12SWV MOT Comments

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YD12SWV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 106,316 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,594 miles

YD12SWV FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YD12SWV was manufactured on Friday 2nd March 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 106,316 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,594 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 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YD12SWV has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 28 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 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 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does YD12SWV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 15th November 2026 YD12SWV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YD12SWV Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 15th November 2026 YD12SWV does have Tax. Read more

When does YD12SWV Tax expire?

The current Tax for YD12SWV will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 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 YD12SWV MOT expire?

The current MOT for YD12SWV will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 3rd November 2027. Read more

When did YD12SWV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YD12SWV was on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 11:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YD12SWV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for YD12SWV we can see 13 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 YD12SWV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for YD12SWV we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YD12SWV?

YD12SWV is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YD12SWV done?

The odometer reading for YD12SWV at the last MOT in October 2026 was 106,316 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 7,594 miles per year. Read more

How old is YD12SWV?

The vehicle YD12SWV was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 2nd March 2012. Read more

What colour is YD12SWV?

The official colour of YD12SWV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YD12SWV have?

YD12SWV has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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