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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S12 BRLMOT history

S12 BRL is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S12 BRL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,355 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 BRL was last recorded at 123,355 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,492 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,863 miles
Average per year
5,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,355 miles
  • 2025 – 120,492 miles
  • 2024 – 114,327 miles
  • 2022 – 106,565 miles
  • 2021 – 102,435 miles
  • 2020 – 99,092 miles
  • 2019 – 95,653 miles
  • 2018 – 85,358 miles
  • 2017 – 81,401 miles
  • 2016 – 74,105 miles
  • 2015 – 63,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,355 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,355 miles (+2,863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,355 miles
    Test number
    945917797505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,492 miles
    Test number
    811831458920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,492 miles (+6,165)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,492 miles
    Test number
    967905647331
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,327 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,327 miles
    Test number
    624991981173
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail114,327 miles (+7,762)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,327 miles
    Test number
    315847817949
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass106,565 miles (+4,130)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,565 miles
    Test number
    746232686503
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass102,435 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,435 miles
    Test number
    270677166084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,092 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,092 miles
    Test number
    268894783010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    887039904158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,653 miles (+10,295)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    129580234471
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,358 miles
    Test number
    612852892601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,358 miles (+3,957)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,358 miles
    Test number
    525383725095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass81,401 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    729234544705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,105 miles (+10,981)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    499882682422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    356302601002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

Questions about S12 BRL

Does S12 BRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BRL is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 BRL?
The MOT on S12 BRL is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 BRL done?
S12 BRL was recorded at 123,355 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,818 miles a year.
Has S12 BRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BRL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 BRL 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 BRL find?
S12 BRL passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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