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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

S12 MFWMOT history

S12 MFW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

S12 MFW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2026
Mileage
82,490 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MFW was last recorded at 82,490 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 8,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,665 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8,825 miles
Average per year
3,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,490 miles
  • 2024 – 73,665 miles
  • 2023 – 66,078 miles
  • 2021 – 60,902 miles
  • 2020 – 58,382 miles
  • 2019 – 55,989 miles
  • 2018 – 53,540 miles
  • 2017 – 51,522 miles
  • 2016 – 49,270 miles
  • 2015 – 46,485 miles
  • 2014 – 43,858 miles
  • 2013 – 40,781 miles
  • 2012 – 37,871 miles
  • 2011 – 33,902 miles
  • 2010 – 29,648 miles
  • 2009 – 23,768 miles
  • 2008 – 18,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,490 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,490 miles (+8,825)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,490 miles
    Test number
    565057596578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,665 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    447340784496
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  3. Fail73,665 miles (+7,587)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    767810786417
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  4. Pass66,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,078 miles
    Test number
    572928734687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,078 miles (+5,176)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,078 miles
    Test number
    166146610830
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread
  6. Pass60,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    621449747372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail60,900 miles (+2,518)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,900 miles
    Test number
    534471629177
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass58,382 miles (+2,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,382 miles
    Test number
    363749501316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass55,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    303108250918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,987 miles (+2,447)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    957666758845
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass53,540 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,540 miles
    Test number
    558292080915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail53,530 miles (+2,008)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    861101050918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass51,522 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,522 miles
    Test number
    885428602364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,270 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,270 miles
    Test number
    813725280318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,485 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    430529885970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,858 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,858 miles
    Test number
    318603584495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,781 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,781 miles
    Test number
    998741463274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,871 miles (+3,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    749243882289
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge
  19. Pass33,902 miles (+4,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,902 miles
    Test number
    359473871458
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass29,648 miles (+5,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,648 miles
    Test number
    641121570283
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass23,768 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,768 miles
    Test number
    904213879294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,203 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,203 miles
    Test number
    182020698284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,200 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,200 miles
    Test number
    933499588200
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRight front tyre badly edged off on inner edge

Questions about S12 MFW

Does S12 MFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 MFW expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 MFW?
The MOT on S12 MFW expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 MFW done?
S12 MFW was recorded at 82,490 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 3,945 miles a year.
Has S12 MFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MFW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 MFW 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 MFW find?
S12 MFW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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