Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc
S12 AEFMOT history
S12 AEF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,355 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 149,355 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 AEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 22 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 AEF was last recorded at 149,355 miles on 2 May 2026, 4,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,890 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,465 miles
- Average per year
- 5,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,355 miles
- 2025 – 144,890 miles
- 2024 – 138,561 miles
- 2023 – 131,660 miles
- 2022 – 127,975 miles
- 2021 – 125,201 miles
- 2020 – 112,001 miles
- 2019 – 104,801 miles
- 2018 – 100,330 miles
- 2017 – 99,087 miles
- 2016 – 73,965 miles
- 2015 – 87,787 miles
- 2014 – 81,286 miles
- 2013 – 75,627 miles
- 2012 – 69,578 miles
- 2011 – 62,656 miles
- 2010 – 56,627 miles
- 2009 – 51,383 miles
- 2008 – 46,733 miles
- 2007 – 41,149 miles
- 2006 – 35,523 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,355 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure6 MOTs, 2009–2017
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,355 miles (+4,465)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 149,355 miles
- Test number
- 781078024201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,890 miles (+6,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 144,890 miles
- Test number
- 728488349245
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass138,561 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 138,561 miles
- Test number
- 771486353028
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail138,561 miles (+6,901)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,561 miles
- Test number
- 387429088234
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,660 miles (+3,685)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 131,660 miles
- Test number
- 127535496910
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,975 miles (+2,774)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 127,975 miles
- Test number
- 378206479552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,201 miles (+13,200)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 125,201 miles
- Test number
- 319626595095
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe slight corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded
Pass112,001 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 112,001 miles
- Test number
- 549951490651
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail112,000 miles (+7,199)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,000 miles
- Test number
- 569055085186
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass104,801 miles (+4,471)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 104,801 miles
- Test number
- 953570902103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 100,330 miles
- Test number
- 451265791183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,330 miles (+1,243)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,330 miles
- Test number
- 990708314698
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass99,087 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 99,087 miles
- Test number
- 856866543111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,020 miles (+25,055)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,020 miles
- Test number
- 846972288754
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 73,965 miles
- Test number
- 732344011995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,117 miles (+5,330)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,117 miles
- Test number
- 352769790156
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass87,787 miles (+6,501)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 87,787 miles
- Test number
- 186946225126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,286 miles (+5,659)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 81,286 miles
- Test number
- 405032374071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,627 miles
- Test number
- 128210473482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,627 miles (+6,049)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,627 miles
- Test number
- 727030473016
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,578 miles
- Test number
- 395210682040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,578 miles (+6,922)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,578 miles
- Test number
- 187130282431
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass62,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 62,656 miles
- Test number
- 219107661069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,656 miles (+6,029)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,656 miles
- Test number
- 179677561467
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass56,627 miles (+5,244)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,627 miles
- Test number
- 381904760000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 51,383 miles
- Test number
- 141726379468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,383 miles (+4,650)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,383 miles
- Test number
- 874866379002
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass46,733 miles (+5,584)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 46,733 miles
- Test number
- 422539458097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,149 miles (+5,626)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 41,149 miles
- Test number
- 144294777416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,523 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,523 miles
- Test number
- 110521986487
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S12 AEF
- Does S12 AEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 AEF is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 AEF?
- The MOT on S12 AEF is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 AEF done?
- S12 AEF was recorded at 149,355 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 5,660 miles a year.
- Has S12 AEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 AEF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on S12 AEF 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 S12 AEF find?
- S12 AEF passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.