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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

S12 VWSMOT history

S12 VWS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

S12 VWS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
166,141 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 VWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 VWS was last recorded at 166,141 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 8,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,339 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,802 miles
Average per year
7,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,141 miles
  • 2022 – 157,339 miles
  • 2021 – 156,042 miles
  • 2020 – 145,700 miles
  • 2019 – 136,050 miles
  • 2018 – 128,303 miles
  • 2017 – 118,137 miles
  • 2016 – 111,454 miles
  • 2015 – 101,755 miles
  • 2014 – 88,556 miles
  • 2013 – 78,285 miles
  • 2012 – 74,959 miles
  • 2011 – 71,320 miles
  • 2010 – 67,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,141 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,141 miles (+8,802)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,141 miles
    Test number
    650259392588
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass157,339 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,339 miles
    Test number
    923235136763
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail157,339 miles (+37)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,339 miles
    Test number
    209650007276
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail157,302 miles (+1,260)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,302 miles
    Test number
    851224251233
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,042 miles (+10,342)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,042 miles
    Test number
    225548735777
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL lamp on

  6. Pass145,700 miles (+9,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,700 miles
    Test number
    344077213630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,050 miles (+7,747)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,050 miles
    Test number
    128381049277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,303 miles (+10,166)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,303 miles
    Test number
    553476756196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,137 miles (+6,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    719691016062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass111,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,454 miles
    Test number
    651228985840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,454 miles (+9,699)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,454 miles
    Test number
    597273168758
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass101,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    888035105143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail101,755 miles (+13,199)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    156789295475
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,556 miles (+10,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,556 miles
    Test number
    766573914183
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  15. Pass78,285 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,285 miles
    Test number
    407105203185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    129808082044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,959 miles (+3,639)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    628087382062
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront + raer brake disc's slightly corroded/pitted
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing

  18. Pass71,320 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,320 miles
    Test number
    207600211182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    224803400470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 VWS

Does S12 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 VWS expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 VWS?
The MOT on S12 VWS expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 VWS done?
S12 VWS was recorded at 166,141 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 7,729 miles a year.
Has S12 VWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 VWS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 VWS 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 VWS find?
S12 VWS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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