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Volkswagen Golf

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

172 FLXMOT history

172 FLX is a bronze diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 105,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

172 FLX bronze Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,022 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
172 FLX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

172 FLX was last recorded at 105,022 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,408 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,614 miles
Average per year
6,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,022 miles
  • 2025 – 102,408 miles
  • 2024 – 98,642 miles
  • 2023 – 93,696 miles
  • 2022 – 87,950 miles
  • 2021 – 81,393 miles
  • 2020 – 77,911 miles
  • 2019 – 68,995 miles
  • 2018 – 59,715 miles
  • 2017 – 49,854 miles
  • 2016 – 39,652 miles
  • 2015 – 28,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,022 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front wing arches corroded
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,022 miles (+2,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,022 miles
    Test number
    980125223727
    • AdvisoryBoth front wing arches corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,408 miles (+3,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,408 miles
    Test number
    226141293321
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf wing corroded

  3. Pass98,642 miles (+4,946)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    552932222002
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp rusty
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass93,696 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,696 miles
    Test number
    174676443736
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,696 miles (+5,746)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,696 miles
    Test number
    370682280235
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,950 miles (+6,557)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    920190138784
    • MinorDirection indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,393 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,393 miles
    Test number
    474901043255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,911 miles (+8,916)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    317811359259
    • MinorDirection indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,995 miles (+9,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,995 miles
    Test number
    863889712059
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated at centre sleeve.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,715 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    898963840984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,854 miles (+10,202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    975814469852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,652 miles (+10,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,652 miles
    Test number
    917494506492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,971 miles
    Test number
    238023275013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 172 FLX

What vehicle is registration 172 FLX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 172 FLX on a bronze diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 172 FLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 172 FLX is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 172 FLX?
The MOT on 172 FLX is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 172 FLX done?
172 FLX was recorded at 105,022 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,992 miles a year.
Has 172 FLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 172 FLX has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 172 FLX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 172 FLX find?
172 FLX passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: both front wing arches corroded; sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front.

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