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When is the MOT due for SW12 GMO?

The MOT for SW12 GMO is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of SW12 GMO?

The recorded mileage for SW12 GMO is 58,770 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SW12 GMO ULEZ compliant?

Yes, SW12 GMO (VOLKSWAGEN GOLF) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SW12 GMO

SW12 GMO

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2012. Recorded mileage 58,770 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2012 · Aberdeen
MOT Status: Valid until 01/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 58,770 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 58,770 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2012
Engine: 1390cc

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SW12 GMO Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
58,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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SW12 GMO Mileage History

08/02/202457,046 mi
09/02/202457,046 mi
28/02/202558,395 mi+1,349 mi
03/09/202558,766 mi+371 mi
03/09/202558,770 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 1,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW12 GMO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 08:12

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (SW12 GMO) between February 2024 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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