D68SAM - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 15 MOT tests
The vehicle is a black 2012 Volkswagen Golf with registration D68SAM, first registered in March 2012. It has a 1,390cc petrol engine and CO2 emissions of 144 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 25 March 2025 and valid until 24 March 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 85,971 miles. The MOT included advisories for worn front tyres close to the legal limit, engine and underbody cover panels obscuring some testable components, and surface corrosion on the exhaust system. No major mechanical issues are noted from the available information.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
15
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,971 mi
Expires: 24 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
- Advisory complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
- Advisory surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Passed - 11 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,563 mi
Expires: 20 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 11 March 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,563 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 21 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,226 mi
Expires: 20 March 2024
Failed - 21 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,225 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed - 14 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,014 mi
Expires: 17 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 08 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,761 mi
Expires: 17 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 06 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,036 mi
Expires: 17 March 2021
Failed - 06 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,028 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Passed - 18 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,368 mi
Expires: 17 March 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory offside side repeater damaged
Passed - 12 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,765 mi
Expires: 13 March 2019
Failed - 12 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,765 mi
Passed - 03 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,120 mi
Expires: 13 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory fuel cap seal cracking
- Advisory Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Passed - 25 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,545 mi
Expires: 13 March 2017
Passed - 10 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,817 mi
Expires: 13 March 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for D68SAM?
The MOT expires on 24 March 2026.
What is the tax status of D68SAM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2025.
What are the specifications of D68SAM?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of D68SAM?
This vehicle produces 144 g/km of CO2 emissions.