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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

Y12 AMPMOT history

Y12 AMP is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

Y12 AMP red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,418 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y12 AMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y12 AMP was last recorded at 124,418 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 5,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,102 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,316 miles
Average per year
8,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,418 miles
  • 2025 – 119,102 miles
  • 2024 – 113,351 miles
  • 2023 – 105,655 miles
  • 2022 – 100,394 miles
  • 2021 – 90,294 miles
  • 2020 – 85,271 miles
  • 2019 – 77,232 miles
  • 2018 – 57,938 miles
  • 2017 – 45,218 miles
  • 2016 – 39,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,418 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall signs of being run on flat / low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,418 miles (+5,316)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,418 miles
    Test number
    862460981376
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall signs of being run on flat / low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass119,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,102 miles
    Test number
    698633701018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail119,095 miles (+5,744)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,095 miles
    Test number
    958519170335
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass113,351 miles (+7,696)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,351 miles
    Test number
    966274117890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces haeviley (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront item on windscreen in swept area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heaviley and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded and breaking away
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
  5. Pass105,655 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,655 miles
    Test number
    603805055945
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
  6. Fail105,652 miles (+5,258)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,652 miles
    Test number
    615390836744
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
  7. Pass100,394 miles (+10,100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,394 miles
    Test number
    516157796313
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass90,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    560821020543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail90,294 miles (+5,023)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    890943933709
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass85,271 miles (+8,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,271 miles
    Test number
    888378370884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass77,232 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,232 miles
    Test number
    978072997433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,521 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,521 miles
    Test number
    173641441991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,938 miles (+12,720)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,938 miles
    Test number
    524122485072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,218 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,218 miles
    Test number
    738600201764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,547 miles
    Test number
    994771330274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,547 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,547 miles
    Test number
    789740443178
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y12 AMP

Does Y12 AMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y12 AMP is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y12 AMP?
The MOT on Y12 AMP is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y12 AMP done?
Y12 AMP was recorded at 124,418 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 8,218 miles a year.
Has Y12 AMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y12 AMP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y12 AMP 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 Y12 AMP find?
Y12 AMP passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall signs of being run on flat / low pressure; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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