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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

A12 STLMOT history

A12 STL is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 117,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

A12 STL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,047 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 STL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 STL was last recorded at 117,047 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 21,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,796 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
21,251 miles
Average per year
12,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,047 miles
  • 2025 – 95,796 miles
  • 2024 – 80,922 miles
  • 2023 – 69,749 miles
  • 2022 – 57,232 miles
  • 2021 – 46,372 miles
  • 2020 – 39,798 miles
  • 2018 – 29,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,047 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,047 miles (+21,251)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,047 miles
    Test number
    522058230553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,796 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    847079435069
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail95,648 miles (+14,726)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    468132835514
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass80,922 miles (+11,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    644055574675
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edge wear
  5. Pass69,749 miles (+12,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    301631929695
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edge wear
  6. Pass57,232 miles (+10,860)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,232 miles
    Test number
    654067050979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,372 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,372 miles
    Test number
    929126776777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,798 miles (+10,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,798 miles
    Test number
    693706078437
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass29,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    657844267753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 STL

Does A12 STL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 STL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 STL?
The MOT on A12 STL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 STL done?
A12 STL was recorded at 117,047 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 12,291 miles a year.
Has A12 STL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 STL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 STL 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 STL find?
A12 STL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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