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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,395 cc

X12 FAYMOT history

X12 FAY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

X12 FAY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,602 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 FAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X12 FAY was last recorded at 80,602 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,793 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,809 miles
Average per year
5,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,602 miles
  • 2025 – 75,793 miles
  • 2024 – 70,852 miles
  • 2023 – 66,875 miles
  • 2022 – 61,958 miles
  • 2021 – 56,483 miles
  • 2020 – 50,840 miles
  • 2019 – 50,242 miles
  • 2018 – 44,343 miles
  • 2017 – 36,162 miles
  • 2016 – 27,855 miles
  • 2015 – 22,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,602 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,602 miles (+4,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,602 miles
    Test number
    917779774754
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,793 miles (+4,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,793 miles
    Test number
    628246034953
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,852 miles
    Test number
    104306616825
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,852 miles (+3,977)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,852 miles
    Test number
    555201412939
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,875 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    911382792637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    755932586853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,958 miles (+5,475)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    487301423963
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    803839218248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail56,483 miles (+5,643)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    226558485076
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,840 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,840 miles
    Test number
    247793849249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,242 miles (+5,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,242 miles
    Test number
    269543953556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass44,343 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,343 miles
    Test number
    794302252095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,162 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    867171762799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,855 miles
    Test number
    624819247816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,855 miles (+5,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,855 miles
    Test number
    578448949107
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (1.8)

  16. Pass22,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    243283848055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X12 FAY

Does X12 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 FAY is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X12 FAY?
The MOT on X12 FAY is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X12 FAY done?
X12 FAY was recorded at 80,602 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 5,460 miles a year.
Has X12 FAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 FAY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X12 FAY 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 X12 FAY find?
X12 FAY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear coil spring corroded; rear coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened.

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