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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 3,200 cc

S12 DPKMOT history

S12 DPK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S12 DPK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,402 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DPK was last recorded at 83,402 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,073 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
329 miles
Average per year
4,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,402 miles
  • 2025 – 83,073 miles
  • 2024 – 82,519 miles
  • 2023 – 80,680 miles
  • 2022 – 62,733 miles
  • 2021 – 61,970 miles
  • 2020 – 61,199 miles
  • 2019 – 56,358 miles
  • 2018 – 51,656 miles
  • 2017 – 45,500 miles
  • 2016 – 42,058 miles
  • 2015 – 40,273 miles
  • 2014 – 36,553 miles
  • 2013 – 33,672 miles
  • 2011 – 23,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,402 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,402 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,402 miles
    Test number
    848164759688
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass83,073 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    375178839218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,519 miles
    Test number
    242898149577
    • AdvisoryO/s cv boot slight split
  4. Fail82,514 miles (+1,834)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,514 miles
    Test number
    414546891624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s cv boot slight split
  5. Pass80,680 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,680 miles
    Test number
    669032338866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,678 miles (+1,293)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    676621287573
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass79,385 miles (+16,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    697553006229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,733 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    939906832519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,970 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    524587901261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,900 miles (+701)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,900 miles
    Test number
    751282914779
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing top half of anti roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryAll four wheels do not meet requirements and are beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryBoth front air suspension lines rubbing on steering rack
  11. Pass61,199 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    856088151158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,358 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    303164262328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,656 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,656 miles
    Test number
    777159218230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,500 miles (+735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    820215379672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass44,765 miles (+2,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    129549613275
    • 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)
  16. Pass42,058 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,058 miles
    Test number
    569740091173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,273 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,273 miles
    Test number
    915442715071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,553 miles (+2,881)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    897414714098
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass33,672 miles (+9,836)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,672 miles
    Test number
    415464403065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,836 miles
    Test number
    726793951355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,836 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,836 miles
    Test number
    537003751313
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 DPK

Does S12 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DPK is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 DPK?
The MOT on S12 DPK is valid until 30 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 DPK done?
S12 DPK was recorded at 83,402 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,174 miles a year.
Has S12 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DPK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 DPK 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 DPK find?
S12 DPK passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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