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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S12 BLAMOT history

S12 BLA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

S12 BLA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,462 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 BLA was last recorded at 85,462 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,065 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,397 miles
Average per year
4,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,462 miles
  • 2024 – 83,065 miles
  • 2023 – 80,422 miles
  • 2022 – 76,766 miles
  • 2021 – 75,267 miles
  • 2020 – 73,879 miles
  • 2019 – 72,235 miles
  • 2018 – 69,269 miles
  • 2017 – 64,603 miles
  • 2016 – 60,079 miles
  • 2015 – 51,402 miles
  • 2014 – 44,465 miles
  • 2012 – 32,097 miles
  • 2011 – 27,745 miles
  • 2010 – 23,278 miles
  • 2009 – 18,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,462 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged blistering up in places (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded slightly

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All rear suspension components slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust clamps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,462 miles (+2,397)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,462 miles
    Test number
    798557616006
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged blistering up in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded slightly

  2. Pass83,065 miles (+2,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    230047534172
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,422 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    654178905779
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components slightly corroded

  4. Fail80,422 miles (+3,656)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    537755728751
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroded

  5. Pass76,766 miles (+1,499)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    592831486992
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroded

  6. Pass75,267 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,267 miles
    Test number
    150061219030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail75,267 miles (+1,388)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,267 miles
    Test number
    346527669437
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,879 miles (+1,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,879 miles
    Test number
    865971104371
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass72,235 miles (+2,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,235 miles
    Test number
    138454421725
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipe slightly worn

  10. Pass69,269 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,269 miles
    Test number
    476373691787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,603 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,603 miles
    Test number
    257665717198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,079 miles
    Test number
    232622553497
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail60,079 miles (+8,677)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,079 miles
    Test number
    733146443951
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass51,402 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    908909455137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,465 miles (+12,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,465 miles
    Test number
    138184834163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,097 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,097 miles
    Test number
    505714342108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,745 miles (+4,467)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,745 miles
    Test number
    159742961161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTraction control light is showing faulty

  18. Pass23,278 miles (+4,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,278 miles
    Test number
    482227860128
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail18,644 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,644 miles
    Test number
    291684069436
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass18,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,644 miles
    Test number
    753414769105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 BLA

Does S12 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BLA is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 BLA?
The MOT on S12 BLA is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 BLA done?
S12 BLA was recorded at 85,462 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,057 miles a year.
Has S12 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BLA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 BLA 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 BLA find?
S12 BLA passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 12 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front; brake pipe slightly damaged blistering up in places; front drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded, and 9 more.

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