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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

S12 MBRMOT history

S12 MBR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 198,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

S12 MBR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
198,489 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MBR was last recorded at 198,489 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2024: 198,488 miles, lower than 199,339 miles on 13 Jun 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,488 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,489 miles
  • 2022 – 199,339 miles
  • 2020 – 192,841 miles
  • 2018 – 187,815 miles
  • 2016 – 187,500 miles
  • 2015 – 178,898 miles
  • 2014 – 161,823 miles
  • 2013 – 155,788 miles
  • 2012 – 148,068 miles
  • 2011 – 132,989 miles
  • 2010 – 120,278 miles
  • 2009 – 113,084 miles
  • 2008 – 107,857 miles
  • 2007 – 87,572 miles
  • 2006 – 67,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    728142732558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    314954315977
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S - Sill - both front andrear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass198,489 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    198,489 miles
    Test number
    521862504124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail198,488 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,488 miles
    Test number
    894263928838
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    969783092106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass199,339 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    199,339 miles
    Test number
    626730208985
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (d))

  7. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    987014109179
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    833656894015
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass192,841 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    192,841 miles
    Test number
    391707045721
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    605465114064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass187,815 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    187,815 miles
    Test number
    955140243034
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Flexi minor leak of exhaust gases
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    220750475662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass187,500 miles (+8,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    187,500 miles
    Test number
    681567148422
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass178,898 miles (+17,075)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    178,898 miles
    Test number
    519730985159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOfside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

  15. Pass161,823 miles (+6,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    161,823 miles
    Test number
    725620554125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass155,788 miles (+7,720)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    155,788 miles
    Test number
    835318343121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall slight deterioation

  17. Pass148,068 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    148,068 miles
    Test number
    237130442189
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail148,059 miles (+15,070)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,059 miles
    Test number
    686872532146
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail132,989 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,989 miles
    Test number
    268824631189
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres on 4mm

  20. Pass132,989 miles (+12,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    132,989 miles
    Test number
    355714631135
    • NoteFront tyres on 4mm

  21. Pass120,278 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,278 miles
    Test number
    750980930168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass113,084 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    113,084 miles
    Test number
    214820759433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail113,080 miles (+5,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,080 miles
    Test number
    770479449117
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  24. Pass107,857 miles (+20,285)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,857 miles
    Test number
    370582318238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,572 miles (+19,966)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,572 miles
    Test number
    251857107293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    133947206205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail67,606 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    812657606278
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S12 MBR

Does S12 MBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 MBR is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 MBR?
The MOT on S12 MBR is valid until 24 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 MBR done?
S12 MBR was recorded at 198,489 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
Has S12 MBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MBR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 MBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 MBR find?
S12 MBR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s.

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