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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

YH12 BYBMOT history

YH12 BYB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,462 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

YH12 BYB was last recorded at 166,462 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 9,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,753 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,709 miles
Average per year
11,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,462 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,462 miles (+9,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,462 miles
    Test number
    836205810168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass156,753 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,753 miles
    Test number
    428078638389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,707 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,707 miles
    Test number
    153484939967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,809 miles (+9,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,809 miles
    Test number
    719297270202
    • 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))

  5. Pass130,476 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,476 miles
    Test number
    797279741663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,630 miles
    Test number
    206371032273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,630 miles (+7,212)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,630 miles
    Test number
    351118576085
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,418 miles
    Test number
    785562583070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,418 miles (+10,761)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,418 miles
    Test number
    807340916918
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    487321031975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,657 miles (+11,307)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    425737735658
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass93,350 miles (+22,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,350 miles
    Test number
    464965412799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass70,686 miles (+17,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    208006571533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  14. Pass53,113 miles (+12,591)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,113 miles
    Test number
    334001291551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,522 miles
    Test number
    728297755084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about YH12 BYB

When is the MOT due on YH12 BYB?
The MOT on YH12 BYB is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YH12 BYB done?
YH12 BYB was recorded at 166,462 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 11,394 miles a year.
Has YH12 BYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YH12 BYB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on YH12 BYB 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 YH12 BYB find?
YH12 BYB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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