Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T12 DGYMOT history
T12 DGY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 215,519 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,855 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T12 DGY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 13 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T12 DGY was last recorded at 215,519 miles on 12 May 2026, 8,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 207,273 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,246 miles
- Average per year
- 8,855 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 215,519 miles
- 2024 – 207,273 miles
- 2023 – 204,729 miles
- 2022 – 202,029 miles
- 2021 – 200,864 miles
- 2019 – 185,039 miles
- 2018 – 179,739 miles
- 2017 – 172,973 miles
- 2016 – 165,028 miles
- 2015 – 156,600 miles
- 2014 – 147,535 miles
- 2013 – 141,779 miles
- 2011 – 112,448 miles
- 2010 – 98,363 miles
- 2009 – 83,405 miles
- 2008 – 64,181 miles
- 2007 – 47,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,519 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake only just met limit
- AdvisorySill corroded
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear axle corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,519 miles (+8,246)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 215,519 miles
- Test number
- 853340486261
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake only just met limit
- AdvisorySill corroded
Pass207,273 miles (+2,544)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 207,273 miles
- Test number
- 111940399447
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass204,729 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 204,729 miles
- Test number
- 510118743004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroding
Fail204,729 miles (+2,700)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,729 miles
- Test number
- 542106300719
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroding
Pass202,029 miles (+1,165)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 202,029 miles
- Test number
- 847515085577
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroding
Pass200,864 miles (+55)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 200,864 miles
- Test number
- 986057140781
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle and front sub-frame corroding
Fail200,809 miles (+15,770)2 dangerous15 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,809 miles
- Test number
- 130904326932
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt locking mechanism outer casing missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass185,039 miles (+5,300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 185,039 miles
- Test number
- 805628617948
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,739 miles (+6,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 179,739 miles
- Test number
- 535332361018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass172,973 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 172,973 miles
- Test number
- 902154979053
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail172,973 miles (+7,945)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,973 miles
- Test number
- 510013359715
- Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass165,028 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 165,028 miles
- Test number
- 894475627987
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail164,975 miles (+8,375)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,975 miles
- Test number
- 172173724318
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass156,600 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 156,600 miles
- Test number
- 275865325483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,593 miles (+9,058)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,593 miles
- Test number
- 788999015147
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass147,535 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 147,535 miles
- Test number
- 959453424111
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail147,534 miles (+5,755)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,534 miles
- Test number
- 799833424140
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass141,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 141,779 miles
- Test number
- 627474523196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,779 miles (+6)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,779 miles
- Test number
- 708351423108
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fail141,773 miles (+29,325)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,773 miles
- Test number
- 448914513135
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass112,448 miles (+14,085)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 112,448 miles
- Test number
- 407275141157
- NoteAll 4 brake discs corroded and worn.o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail98,363 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,363 miles
- Test number
- 104907940187
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,363 miles (+14,958)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 98,363 miles
- Test number
- 401747240184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,405 miles (+19,224)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 83,405 miles
- Test number
- 592935339123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,181 miles (+16,697)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 64,181 miles
- Test number
- 673968538117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,484 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 47,484 miles
- Test number
- 512941447171
- 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 DGY
- Does T12 DGY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 DGY is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T12 DGY?
- The MOT on T12 DGY is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T12 DGY done?
- T12 DGY was recorded at 215,519 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 8,855 miles a year.
- Has T12 DGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T12 DGY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T12 DGY 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 DGY find?
- T12 DGY passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy, and 5 more.
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