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Black · Diesel · 2000 · 1,900 cc

V712 GECMOT history

V712 GEC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 201,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

V712 GEC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
201,625 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V712 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V712 GEC was last recorded at 201,625 miles on 16 May 2025, 7,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,849 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,776 miles
Average per year
6,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,625 miles
  • 2024 – 193,849 miles
  • 2023 – 186,518 miles
  • 2022 – 182,170 miles
  • 2021 – 176,675 miles
  • 2020 – 172,155 miles
  • 2019 – 166,383 miles
  • 2018 – 161,196 miles
  • 2017 – 155,185 miles
  • 2016 – 147,888 miles
  • 2015 – 141,007 miles
  • 2014 – 134,092 miles
  • 2013 – 127,832 miles
  • 2012 – 118,138 miles
  • 2011 – 110,749 miles
  • 2010 – 103,458 miles
  • 2009 – 96,259 miles
  • 2008 – 88,109 miles
  • 2007 – 82,068 miles
  • 2006 – 75,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail201,625 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear unable to test rear seats belt due to dog cages/mats

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail201,625 miles (+7,776)2 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,625 miles
    Test number
    326702002398
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to test rear seats belt due to dog cages/mats

  2. Pass193,849 miles (+7,331)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    193,849 miles
    Test number
    783301323303
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,518 miles (+4,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,518 miles
    Test number
    912239914745
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass182,170 miles (+49)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    182,170 miles
    Test number
    889686273799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFloor/underside corroded around drain hole/bungs
    • AdvisoryImbalance on front and rear brake application may require service or adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing/arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipework corroded. system noisy.
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to centre exhaust clamp/bracket

  5. Fail182,121 miles (+5,446)2 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,121 miles
    Test number
    917166284660
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum system noisy (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryImbalance on front brake application may require service/adjustment/parts
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing/arch corroded
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to centre exhaust hanger/mount
    • AdvisoryUnderside floor at offside rear and nearside mid areas - drain hole/area corroded

  6. Pass176,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    176,675 miles
    Test number
    628574094522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail176,675 miles (+4,520)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,675 miles
    Test number
    905513692088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass172,155 miles (+5,772)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    172,155 miles
    Test number
    516465148967
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass166,383 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,383 miles
    Test number
    750550822015
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,381 miles (+5,185)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,381 miles
    Test number
    297080874968
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass161,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,196 miles
    Test number
    342403192378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail161,196 miles (+6,011)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,196 miles
    Test number
    123767653729
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass155,185 miles (+7,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    155,185 miles
    Test number
    520029146089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

  14. Pass147,888 miles (+6,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,888 miles
    Test number
    930540108024
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass141,007 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    141,007 miles
    Test number
    667736065059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,092 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,092 miles
    Test number
    908157864011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,832 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,832 miles
    Test number
    975625173061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,138 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    118,138 miles
    Test number
    288766172009
    • NoteCAT joint of exhaust slight blow
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush worn - splitting away

  19. Fail118,136 miles (+7,387)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,136 miles
    Test number
    675626272009
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCAT joint of exhaust slight blow
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush worn - splitting away

  20. Pass110,749 miles (+7,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,749 miles
    Test number
    417527971027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass103,458 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,458 miles
    Test number
    932324870015
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail96,259 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,259 miles
    Test number
    784463739087
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass96,259 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,259 miles
    Test number
    954293739074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    894656838029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,091 miles (+6,023)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    352316138073
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass82,068 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    82,068 miles
    Test number
    253148307023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,988 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    424066616061
    • NoteFront o/s tyre worn on inside advise tracking.

Questions about V712 GEC

Does V712 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V712 GEC expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V712 GEC?
The MOT on V712 GEC expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V712 GEC done?
V712 GEC was recorded at 201,625 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 6,500 miles a year.
Has V712 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V712 GEC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V712 GEC 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 V712 GEC find?
V712 GEC failed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn, and 14 more.

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