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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

A12 YOWMOT history

A12 YOW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 2014. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 52,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

A12 YOW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
52,532 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 YOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 May 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 YOW was last recorded at 52,532 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 3,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,173 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,359 miles
Average per year
2,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,532 miles
  • 2024 – 49,173 miles
  • 2023 – 47,564 miles
  • 2021 – 46,038 miles
  • 2020 – 43,816 miles
  • 2019 – 37,450 miles
  • 2018 – 33,982 miles
  • 2017 – 29,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,532 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,532 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    550057753595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,173 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    49,173 miles
    Test number
    349451579623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,564 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    829565133620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,562 miles (+1,524)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,562 miles
    Test number
    850642647798
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass46,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,038 miles
    Test number
    874772925234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,036 miles (+2,220)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    826080745701
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass43,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    112436204890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,816 miles (+6,366)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    628346186718
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  9. Pass37,450 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,450 miles
    Test number
    597074729455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,982 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,982 miles
    Test number
    495775684070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,048 miles
    Test number
    177273437043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,048 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,048 miles
    Test number
    211283270613
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about A12 YOW

Does A12 YOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 YOW expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 YOW?
The MOT on A12 YOW expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 YOW done?
A12 YOW was recorded at 52,532 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 2,981 miles a year.
Has A12 YOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 YOW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on A12 YOW 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 YOW find?
A12 YOW passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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