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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

F12 STOMOT history

F12 STO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

F12 STO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,604 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F12 STO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F12 STO was last recorded at 131,604 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,602 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,604 miles
  • 2025 – 125,039 miles
  • 2024 – 120,174 miles
  • 2023 – 115,935 miles
  • 2022 – 105,167 miles
  • 2021 – 89,637 miles
  • 2020 – 80,001 miles
  • 2019 – 73,114 miles
  • 2018 – 70,290 miles
  • 2017 – 61,930 miles
  • 2016 – 53,472 miles
  • 2015 – 45,255 miles
  • 2014 – 37,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,604 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,604 miles (+2)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,604 miles
    Test number
    475555650440
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail131,602 miles (+6,563)1 dangerous4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,602 miles
    Test number
    354269631599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass125,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,039 miles
    Test number
    248805298600
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail125,039 miles (+4,865)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,039 miles
    Test number
    182477229060
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass120,174 miles (+4,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,174 miles
    Test number
    608433450722
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass115,935 miles (+10,768)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,935 miles
    Test number
    735961096277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass105,167 miles (+15,530)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,167 miles
    Test number
    365084487089
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass89,637 miles (+9,636)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,637 miles
    Test number
    931746760690
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass80,001 miles (+6,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,001 miles
    Test number
    955883938466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass73,114 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,114 miles
    Test number
    932965161262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,290 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,290 miles
    Test number
    186086397132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,930 miles (+8,458)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    554920781593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,472 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,472 miles
    Test number
    457922715772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,255 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    740095712962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,111 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,111 miles
    Test number
    226750054313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    446729204053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F12 STO

Does F12 STO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F12 STO is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F12 STO?
The MOT on F12 STO is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F12 STO done?
F12 STO was recorded at 131,604 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,024 miles a year.
Has F12 STO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F12 STO has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on F12 STO 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 F12 STO find?
F12 STO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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