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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

S12 CYBMOT history

S12 CYB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 174,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

S12 CYB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,716 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 CYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 CYB was last recorded at 174,716 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 7,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
167,175 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,541 miles
Average per year
9,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,716 miles
  • 2025 – 167,175 miles
  • 2024 – 164,160 miles
  • 2023 – 158,726 miles
  • 2022 – 148,011 miles
  • 2021 – 139,046 miles
  • 2020 – 131,761 miles
  • 2019 – 117,956 miles
  • 2018 – 105,641 miles
  • 2017 – 89,051 miles
  • 2016 – 74,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,716 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,716 miles (+7,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,716 miles
    Test number
    442451272573
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass167,175 miles (+3,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,175 miles
    Test number
    618058037271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle showng signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass164,160 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,160 miles
    Test number
    403845923628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,726 miles (+10,715)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,726 miles
    Test number
    651234454747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,011 miles
    Test number
    682959986141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail148,010 miles (+8,964)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,010 miles
    Test number
    198554100078
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass139,046 miles (+7,285)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,046 miles
    Test number
    789885067844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,761 miles (+13,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,761 miles
    Test number
    848152793100
    • 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))
  9. Pass117,956 miles (+12,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,956 miles
    Test number
    907535846418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass105,641 miles (+16,590)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,641 miles
    Test number
    666132138015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,051 miles (+15,021)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    585762761597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,030 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,030 miles
    Test number
    608033674809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 CYB

Does S12 CYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 CYB is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 CYB?
The MOT on S12 CYB is valid until 17 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 CYB done?
S12 CYB was recorded at 174,716 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 9,921 miles a year.
Has S12 CYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 CYB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 CYB 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 CYB find?
S12 CYB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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