Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

V12 ERTMOT history

V12 ERT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 53,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

V12 ERT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,621 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,945 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V12 ERT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V12 ERT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 ERT was last recorded at 53,621 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,443 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,178 miles
Average per year
4,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,621 miles
  • 2025 – 50,443 miles
  • 2024 – 45,633 miles
  • 2023 – 40,155 miles
  • 2022 – 34,152 miles
  • 2021 – 28,939 miles
  • 2020 – 24,409 miles
  • 2019 – 19,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,621 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    153159596367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail53,621 miles (+3,178)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    989114162920
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass50,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,443 miles
    Test number
    596637963936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,443 miles (+4,810)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,443 miles
    Test number
    422767182191
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs badly corroded/pitted on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on.
  5. Pass45,633 miles (+5,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    513235209491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass40,155 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    414196934775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,152 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    345801579486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,939 miles (+4,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,939 miles
    Test number
    996020261041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass24,409 miles (+5,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,409 miles
    Test number
    857780766079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass19,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    19,019 miles
    Test number
    797274659523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,019 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,019 miles
    Test number
    969400242301
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about V12 ERT

Does V12 ERT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 ERT is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 ERT?
The MOT on V12 ERT is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 ERT done?
V12 ERT was recorded at 53,621 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,945 miles a year.
Has V12 ERT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 ERT has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 ERT 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 V12 ERT find?
V12 ERT passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Browse all V12E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.