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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

MAY 12MOT history

MAY 12 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 237,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MAY 12 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
237,458 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAY 12
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAY 12 was last recorded at 237,458 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,458 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 237,458 miles
  • 2025 – 230,375 miles
  • 2024 – 223,484 miles
  • 2023 – 216,921 miles
  • 2022 – 210,247 miles
  • 2021 – 203,557 miles
  • 2019 – 190,888 miles
  • 2018 – 181,005 miles
  • 2017 – 172,163 miles
  • 2016 – 162,035 miles
  • 2015 – 151,329 miles
  • 2014 – 141,742 miles
  • 2013 – 129,280 miles
  • 2012 – 114,094 miles
  • 2011 – 105,973 miles
  • 2010 – 94,087 miles
  • 2009 – 81,785 miles
  • 2008 – 65,582 miles
  • 2007 – 48,011 miles
  • 2006 – 29,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (7.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    237,458 miles
    Test number
    828191699696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail237,458 miles (+7,083)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,458 miles
    Test number
    302059840533
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass230,375 miles (+6,891)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    230,375 miles
    Test number
    290084202371
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass223,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    223,484 miles
    Test number
    194989428835
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail223,484 miles (+6,563)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,484 miles
    Test number
    388882228706
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass216,921 miles (+6,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    216,921 miles
    Test number
    703121511216
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass210,247 miles (+6,690)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    210,247 miles
    Test number
    674191604329
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sill excessively corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass203,557 miles (+12,669)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    203,557 miles
    Test number
    417893923152
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass190,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    190,888 miles
    Test number
    589338409052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail190,888 miles (+9,883)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,888 miles
    Test number
    680919861864
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass181,005 miles (+8,842)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    181,005 miles
    Test number
    588817448364
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass172,163 miles (+10,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    172,163 miles
    Test number
    887332990139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Pass162,035 miles (+10,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    162,035 miles
    Test number
    392704340631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass151,329 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,329 miles
    Test number
    129442515227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,034 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    144,034 miles
    Test number
    697098555006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,742 miles (+12,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,742 miles
    Test number
    377822334395
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass129,280 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    495718353397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,335 miles (+4,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,335 miles
    Test number
    479744083204
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass123,074 miles (+8,980)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,074 miles
    Test number
    438876233172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass114,094 miles (+8,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,094 miles
    Test number
    946146032159
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass105,973 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,973 miles
    Test number
    538006631165
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail105,973 miles (+11,886)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,973 miles
    Test number
    109716531106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass94,087 miles (+12,302)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,087 miles
    Test number
    861998430165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBump stops worn on rear shocks

  24. Pass81,785 miles (+16,203)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,785 miles
    Test number
    564962529178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,582 miles (+17,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,582 miles
    Test number
    350334848174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass48,011 miles (+18,521)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,011 miles
    Test number
    514873747110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,490 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,490 miles
    Test number
    432466036174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,334 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,334 miles
    Test number
    300861136105
    • FailureBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about MAY 12

What vehicle is registration MAY 12 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAY 12 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 May 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MAY 12 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MAY 12 is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on MAY 12?
The MOT on MAY 12 is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MAY 12 done?
MAY 12 was recorded at 237,458 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 10,402 miles a year.
Has MAY 12 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAY 12 has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on MAY 12 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 MAY 12 find?
MAY 12 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner; offside front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer; offside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner.

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