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Volkswagen Golf

Turquoise · Petrol · 1984 · 1,781 cc

A12 EGMMOT history

A12 EGM is a turquoise petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

A12 EGM turquoise Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
116,715 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
12
6 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 EGM was last recorded at 116,715 miles on 30 May 2023, 485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2018: 113,170 miles, lower than 180,103 miles on 6 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,230 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,715 miles
  • 2022 – 116,230 miles
  • 2019 – 114,994 miles
  • 2018 – 113,171 miles
  • 2007 – 180,103 miles
  • 2006 – 177,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,715 miles
    Test number
    856033147083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,715 miles (+485)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,715 miles
    Test number
    498452611778
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,230 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,230 miles
    Test number
    151346198862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,210 miles (+1,216)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,210 miles
    Test number
    606541041223
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,994 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,994 miles
    Test number
    684033863346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,171 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    634398467723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,170 miles (-66,933)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    580763490367
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  8. Pass180,103 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    180,103 miles
    Test number
    351120617329
    • NoteDrivers seat loose
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust blow from centre box
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall
    • NotePassanger seat loose
    • NoteSmell of fuel from vehicle no leak found
    • NoteSteering rack mounting bracket cracked

  9. Fail180,103 miles (+2,481)4 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,103 miles
    Test number
    190929307343
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteDrivers seat loose
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust blow from centre box
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall
    • NotePassanger seat loose
    • NoteSmell of fuel from vehicle no leak found
    • NoteSteering rack mounting bracket cracked

  10. Pass177,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    177,622 miles
    Test number
    643808966244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail177,622 miles (+24)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,622 miles
    Test number
    922888366208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail177,598 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,598 miles
    Test number
    371627046242
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about A12 EGM

Does A12 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 EGM expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 EGM?
The MOT on A12 EGM expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 EGM done?
A12 EGM was recorded at 116,715 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023.
Has A12 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 EGM has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on A12 EGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 EGM find?
A12 EGM passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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