VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YG12DYU has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 146,635 miles 1 week ago on Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 14:56.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 25th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

YG12DYU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH MAY 2027146,635 MI
FAILED23RD MAY 2026146,380 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH MAY 202523RD MAY 2026120,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Body Component Slightly Loose Wing Mirror Cap. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Rear Rear End Of Vehicle Showing Signs Of Slight Corrosion.
  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. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust To Subframe Plastic Mount Cracked But Still Secure.
PASSED18TH MAY 202423RD MAY 2025114,562 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 202323RD MAY 2024107,465 MI
PASSED12TH MAY 202223RD MAY 2023102,459 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 202123RD MAY 202298,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH MAY 202023RD MAY 202194,043 MI
PASSED24TH MAY 201923RD MAY 202090,051 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED22ND MAY 201990,051 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED24TH MAY 201823RD MAY 201958,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MINOR - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED23RD MAY 201858,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MINOR - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Below1.6mm And Cords Exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Below1.6mm And Cords Exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20172ND APRIL 201876,516 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201626TH MARCH 201759,108 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 201526TH MARCH 201641,497 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Split
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YG12DYU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

YG12DYU MOT Comments

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YG12DYU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 146,635 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,474 miles

YG12DYU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YG12DYU was manufactured on Monday 26th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 146,635 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,474 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 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YG12DYU has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 16 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 1 Major, 6 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 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does YG12DYU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YG12DYU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YG12DYU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YG12DYU does have Tax. Read more

When does YG12DYU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YG12DYU will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 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 YG12DYU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YG12DYU will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 25th May 2027. Read more

When did YG12DYU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YG12DYU was on Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 14:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YG12DYU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YG12DYU 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 YG12DYU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YG12DYU we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YG12DYU?

YG12DYU is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YG12DYU done?

The odometer reading for YG12DYU at the last MOT in May 2026 was 146,635 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 10,474 miles per year. Read more

How old is YG12DYU?

The vehicle YG12DYU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 26th March 2012. Read more

What colour is YG12DYU?

The official colour of YG12DYU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YG12DYU have?

YG12DYU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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