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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

A12 CSXMOT history

A12 CSX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 188,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

A12 CSX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
188,873 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 CSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 CSX was last recorded at 188,873 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
183,977 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,896 miles
Average per year
9,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,873 miles
  • 2025 – 183,977 miles
  • 2024 – 178,127 miles
  • 2023 – 171,732 miles
  • 2022 – 165,970 miles
  • 2021 – 160,839 miles
  • 2020 – 153,481 miles
  • 2019 – 143,297 miles
  • 2018 – 132,997 miles
  • 2017 – 120,304 miles
  • 2016 – 109,544 miles
  • 2015 – 91,002 miles
  • 2014 – 83,756 miles
  • 2013 – 68,565 miles
  • 2012 – 50,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,873 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body panel/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body panel/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,873 miles (+4,896)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    188,873 miles
    Test number
    433278329650
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body panel/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body panel/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass183,977 miles (+5,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    183,977 miles
    Test number
    624374733401
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not excessive

  3. Pass178,127 miles (+6,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,127 miles
    Test number
    710128422553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear pin bush arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass171,732 miles (+5,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,732 miles
    Test number
    248212070639
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM PIN BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass165,970 miles (+5,131)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,970 miles
    Test number
    464069292949
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass160,839 miles (+7,358)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,839 miles
    Test number
    726892663689
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass153,481 miles (+10,184)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,481 miles
    Test number
    671344523795
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid discolouring

  8. Pass143,297 miles (+10,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,297 miles
    Test number
    246408105512
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber casing bump stops deteriorating

  9. Pass132,997 miles (+12,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,997 miles
    Test number
    155879047190
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass120,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    561750244882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  11. Fail120,304 miles (+10,760)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    526393998974
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  12. Pass109,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    915762798066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail109,544 miles (+18,542)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    193320760885
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass91,002 miles (+7,246)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,002 miles
    Test number
    609454625098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet very stiff to open
    • NoteVery bad clutch/flywheel judder

  15. Pass83,756 miles (+15,191)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,756 miles
    Test number
    735574024074
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLow emitter
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass68,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    485941323074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,565 miles (+18,436)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    129061423422
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    455350522010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,129 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    136750022499
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about A12 CSX

Does A12 CSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 CSX is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 CSX?
The MOT on A12 CSX is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 CSX done?
A12 CSX was recorded at 188,873 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 9,520 miles a year.
Has A12 CSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 CSX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on A12 CSX 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 A12 CSX find?
A12 CSX passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 16 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 15 more.

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