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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

V12 HTSMOT history

V12 HTS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

V12 HTS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,850 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 HTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 HTS was last recorded at 129,850 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,815 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
9,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,850 miles
  • 2025 – 120,201 miles
  • 2023 – 109,631 miles
  • 2022 – 105,666 miles
  • 2021 – 94,983 miles
  • 2020 – 86,800 miles
  • 2019 – 79,033 miles
  • 2018 – 68,487 miles
  • 2017 – 58,131 miles
  • 2016 – 47,693 miles
  • 2015 – 34,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,850 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryReverse light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,850 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,850 miles
    Test number
    625236341783
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  2. Fail129,815 miles (+9,614)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,815 miles
    Test number
    935714742262
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  3. Pass120,201 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,201 miles
    Test number
    539309255865
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail120,196 miles (+10,565)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,196 miles
    Test number
    153645992990
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,631 miles (+3,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,631 miles
    Test number
    433888878955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass105,666 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,666 miles
    Test number
    719067932460
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and n/s/r (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail105,666 miles (+10,683)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,666 miles
    Test number
    504712626629
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and n/s/r (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass94,983 miles (+8,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,983 miles
    Test number
    782967723801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass86,800 miles (+7,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    512137589717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass79,033 miles (+10,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,033 miles
    Test number
    905896467457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass68,487 miles (+10,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,487 miles
    Test number
    428017235716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass58,131 miles (+10,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    184948403155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass47,693 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,693 miles
    Test number
    116431622956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    596513359639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 HTS

Does V12 HTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 HTS is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 HTS?
The MOT on V12 HTS is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 HTS done?
V12 HTS was recorded at 129,850 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 9,281 miles a year.
Has V12 HTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 HTS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 HTS 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 HTS find?
V12 HTS passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; reverse light not working.

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