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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

T12 ALWMOT history

T12 ALW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 202,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
202,498 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 ALW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 ALW was last recorded at 202,498 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 12,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,731 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,767 miles
Average per year
9,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,498 miles
  • 2025 – 189,731 miles
  • 2024 – 176,592 miles
  • 2023 – 164,221 miles
  • 2022 – 150,855 miles
  • 2021 – 142,603 miles
  • 2020 – 129,631 miles
  • 2019 – 120,377 miles
  • 2018 – 108,991 miles
  • 2017 – 100,666 miles
  • 2016 – 96,111 miles
  • 2015 – 91,106 miles
  • 2014 – 87,065 miles
  • 2013 – 83,087 miles
  • 2012 – 76,221 miles
  • 2011 – 63,174 miles
  • 2010 – 54,116 miles
  • 2009 – 47,115 miles
  • 2008 – 35,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,498 miles (+12,767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    202,498 miles
    Test number
    357182243012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass189,731 miles (+13,139)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    189,731 miles
    Test number
    301966469943
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass176,592 miles (+12,371)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,592 miles
    Test number
    421760603548
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass164,221 miles (+13,366)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,221 miles
    Test number
    311625811332
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass150,855 miles (+8,252)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,855 miles
    Test number
    152388297546
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass142,603 miles (+12,972)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,603 miles
    Test number
    263394892860
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,631 miles (+9,254)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,631 miles
    Test number
    228734728803
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass120,377 miles (+11,386)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,377 miles
    Test number
    393584345640
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass108,991 miles (+8,325)2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,991 miles
    Test number
    774455482929
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

  10. Pass100,666 miles (+4,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,666 miles
    Test number
    918216783023
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and Engine cover fitted

  11. Pass96,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,111 miles
    Test number
    757377389927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,111 miles (+5,005)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,111 miles
    Test number
    562871027039
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass91,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    533358656082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,106 miles (+4,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    542638593913
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass87,065 miles (+3,978)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    249114674284
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have perished sidewalls.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass83,087 miles (+6,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    938133673212
    • NoteFront tyres thin on inner edges

  17. Pass76,221 miles (+13,047)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    616813772212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,174 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    827886141238
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass63,174 miles (+9,058)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    906696041214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,116 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,116 miles
    Test number
    910048460222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,115 miles (+11,191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,115 miles
    Test number
    854014379281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,924 miles1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    160355818362
    • DangerousAdvise front tyres worn unevenly inner edges worn to 0mm
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  23. Pass35,924 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    473195018468
    • DangerousAdvise front tyres worn unevenly inner edges worn to 0mm
    • 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)

Questions about T12 ALW

Does T12 ALW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 ALW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 ALW?
The MOT on T12 ALW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 ALW done?
T12 ALW was recorded at 202,498 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 9,319 miles a year.
Has T12 ALW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 ALW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T12 ALW 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 T12 ALW find?
T12 ALW passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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