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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

S12 RFAMOT history

S12 RFA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2025.

S12 RFA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,240 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RFA was last recorded at 133,240 miles on 16 Nov 2025, 5,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,147 miles · 10 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,093 miles
Average per year
5,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,240 miles
  • 2024 – 128,147 miles
  • 2023 – 123,807 miles
  • 2022 – 119,473 miles
  • 2021 – 110,999 miles
  • 2020 – 102,546 miles
  • 2019 – 91,822 miles
  • 2018 – 89,961 miles
  • 2017 – 86,878 miles
  • 2016 – 85,475 miles
  • 2014 – 82,480 miles
  • 2013 – 79,330 miles
  • 2012 – 72,661 miles
  • 2011 – 63,072 miles
  • 2010 – 48,956 miles
  • 2009 – 32,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,240 miles
  • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,240 miles (+5,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,240 miles
    Test number
    850199690421
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass128,147 miles (+4,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,147 miles
    Test number
    733247012799
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,807 miles (+4,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,807 miles
    Test number
    605823456283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  4. Pass119,473 miles (+8,474)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,473 miles
    Test number
    741819679417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,999 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,999 miles
    Test number
    760397107042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    438440737062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail102,546 miles (+10,724)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    377994471256
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.32mm 225/45/zr17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,822 miles (+1,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,822 miles
    Test number
    685338995338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass89,961 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,961 miles
    Test number
    115651907984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,878 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,878 miles
    Test number
    623696783899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,475 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,475 miles
    Test number
    401215520132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,480 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    745197624229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,330 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    186820123225
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass79,330 miles (+6,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    975790623297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass72,661 miles (+9,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    727779502260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,072 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,072 miles
    Test number
    237546861024
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail63,071 miles (+14,115)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    555996261075
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass48,956 miles (+16,079)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,956 miles
    Test number
    102477240470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,877 miles
    Test number
    102962919078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 RFA

Does S12 RFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RFA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 RFA?
The MOT on S12 RFA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RFA done?
S12 RFA was recorded at 133,240 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2025, an average of 5,959 miles a year.
Has S12 RFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RFA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S12 RFA 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 RFA find?
S12 RFA passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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