Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
A12 EBYMOT history
A12 EBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 136,438 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,800 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 EBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 EBY was last recorded at 136,438 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 136,438 miles · 23 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,800 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,438 miles
- 2024 – 129,755 miles
- 2023 – 126,064 miles
- 2022 – 121,836 miles
- 2021 – 117,642 miles
- 2020 – 116,505 miles
- 2019 – 114,287 miles
- 2018 – 108,877 miles
- 2017 – 101,213 miles
- 2016 – 88,117 miles
- 2015 – 75,378 miles
- 2014 – 63,247 miles
- 2013 – 52,256 miles
- 2012 – 43,213 miles
- 2011 – 33,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,438 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,438 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 136,438 miles
- Test number
- 876981911183
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail136,438 miles (+6,683)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,438 miles
- Test number
- 183912336413
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,755 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 129,755 miles
- Test number
- 548850339106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak near front
Fail129,745 miles (+3,681)3 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,745 miles
- Test number
- 896093410842
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,064 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 126,064 miles
- Test number
- 569887418950
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail126,064 miles (+4,228)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,064 miles
- Test number
- 178297574574
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,836 miles (+4,194)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 121,836 miles
- Test number
- 679195654734
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,642 miles (+1,137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 117,642 miles
- Test number
- 394744914098
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,505 miles (+2,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 116,505 miles
- Test number
- 916366360835
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted NSR
Pass114,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 114,287 miles
- Test number
- 549376850481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,286 miles (+5,409)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,286 miles
- Test number
- 762498798725
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,877 miles (+7,664)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 108,877 miles
- Test number
- 653920265819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 101,213 miles
- Test number
- 994469243439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,213 miles (+13,096)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,213 miles
- Test number
- 641127005473
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass88,117 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 88,117 miles
- Test number
- 745401534719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,117 miles (+12,739)6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,117 miles
- Test number
- 967934690162
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass75,378 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 75,378 miles
- Test number
- 139482945119
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail75,378 miles (+12,131)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,378 miles
- Test number
- 345552445144
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,247 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 63,247 miles
- Test number
- 937149834145
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront brake pads are low
Fail63,246 miles (+10,990)6 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,246 miles
- Test number
- 608559234116
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked and perished
- NoteBoth rear tyres are low on tread
- NoteFront brake pads are low
Pass52,256 miles (+9,043)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 52,256 miles
- Test number
- 226698143487
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNear side mirror damaged
Pass43,213 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 43,213 miles
- Test number
- 176360352182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail43,209 miles (+9,233)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,209 miles
- Test number
- 225179342421
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass33,976 miles (+124)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,976 miles
- Test number
- 656573251125
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s mirror glass broken
- NoteN/s side repeater lense broken
- NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
- NoteWipers deteriorated
Fail33,852 miles4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,852 miles
- Test number
- 548354641149
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
Questions about A12 EBY
- Does A12 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 EBY is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 EBY?
- The MOT on A12 EBY is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 EBY done?
- A12 EBY was recorded at 136,438 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 6,800 miles a year.
- Has A12 EBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 EBY has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on A12 EBY 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 EBY find?
- A12 EBY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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