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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

S12 CDBMOT history

S12 CDB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 36,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S12 CDB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
36,888 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 CDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 CDB was last recorded at 36,888 miles on 27 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,880 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,888 miles
  • 2025 – 33,886 miles
  • 2024 – 32,504 miles
  • 2023 – 29,659 miles
  • 2022 – 27,827 miles
  • 2021 – 25,152 miles
  • 2020 – 23,955 miles
  • 2019 – 20,363 miles
  • 2018 – 17,029 miles
  • 2017 – 13,388 miles
  • 2016 – 10,431 miles
  • 2015 – 7,744 miles
  • 2014 – 6,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,888 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp dim in operation (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHand brake rough in operationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damageRecorded 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.

  • Slight play in both steering arm's

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,888 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    36,888 miles
    Test number
    174986179336
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp dim in operation (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake rough in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damage

  2. Fail36,880 miles (+2,994)3 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    148332042900
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 mm/perished/outer wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp dim in operation (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake rough in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damage

  3. Pass33,886 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    33,886 miles
    Test number
    930279759553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    32,504 miles
    Test number
    351845489283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,504 miles (+2,845)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,504 miles
    Test number
    496560551300
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass29,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    29,659 miles
    Test number
    436452661171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,659 miles (+1,832)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,659 miles
    Test number
    868752648033
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass27,827 miles (+2,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,827 miles
    Test number
    427916694204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass25,152 miles (+1,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,152 miles
    Test number
    754546848836
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arm's

  10. Pass23,955 miles (+3,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,955 miles
    Test number
    833993287783
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arm's

  11. Pass20,363 miles (+3,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,363 miles
    Test number
    641237433973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arm's

  12. Pass17,029 miles (+3,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    17,029 miles
    Test number
    150705994321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's cracking outer edge of tread

  13. Pass13,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    13,388 miles
    Test number
    398376117940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail13,378 miles (+2,947)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,378 miles
    Test number
    950790502173
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/55/R16 (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass10,431 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    10,431 miles
    Test number
    937023382339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,744 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,744 miles
    Test number
    635263015096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    6,008 miles
    Test number
    585177354038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 CDB

Does S12 CDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 CDB is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 CDB?
The MOT on S12 CDB is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 CDB done?
S12 CDB was recorded at 36,888 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 2,522 miles a year.
Has S12 CDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 CDB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 CDB 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 CDB find?
S12 CDB passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp dim in operation; hand brake rough in operation; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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