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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

GY12 CVOMOT history

GY12 CVO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,675 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

GY12 CVO was last recorded at 127,675 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 12,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,631 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,044 miles
Average per year
10,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,675 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,675 miles (+12,044)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,675 miles
    Test number
    892910721616
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    549671715263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail115,631 miles (+2,619)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    515243947286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,012 miles (+7,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,012 miles
    Test number
    357016710561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,503 miles (+15,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,503 miles
    Test number
    398046603197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,938 miles (+7,875)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,938 miles
    Test number
    529690233614
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,063 miles (+8,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,063 miles
    Test number
    272091429604
    • AdvisoryN/s/f cv boot slight seepage

  8. Pass73,782 miles (+10,880)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,782 miles
    Test number
    674983222401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,902 miles
    Test number
    703322257674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,902 miles (+19,772)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,902 miles
    Test number
    445319533054
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass43,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    768307236051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail43,130 miles (+14,033)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    259314561907
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass29,097 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,097 miles
    Test number
    128281608499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,725 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,725 miles
    Test number
    425224316337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,047 miles
    Test number
    546770295009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GY12 CVO

When is the MOT due on GY12 CVO?
The MOT on GY12 CVO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GY12 CVO done?
GY12 CVO was recorded at 127,675 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,056 miles a year.
Has GY12 CVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GY12 CVO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on GY12 CVO 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 GY12 CVO find?
GY12 CVO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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