E8MSY - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Technical Details
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf, registration E8MSY, is a red petrol vehicle with a 1,390cc engine. It has a current MOT valid until 28 May 2026, with the latest test conducted on 29 May 2025. The vehicle has covered 104,670 miles. The MOT advisories note that rear child seats prevented full inspection of the adult seat belts on both sides. The car is taxed and has CO2 emissions of 138 g/km. No additional mechanical issues are indicated from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,670 mi
Expires: 28 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed - 19 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,036 mi
Expires: 28 October 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,703 mi
Expires: 28 October 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 24 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,702 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 27 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,414 mi
Expires: 28 October 2022
Failed - 26 October 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,414 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 21 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,101 mi
Expires: 28 October 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + nsr edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 21 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,101 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + nsr edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 29 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,178 mi
Expires: 28 October 2020
Passed - 22 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,084 mi
Expires: 21 October 2019
Failed - 22 October 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,084 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre misshapen within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 25 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,595 mi
Expires: 24 November 2018
Failed - 25 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,595 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 26 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,423 mi
Expires: 24 November 2017
Failed - 26 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,423 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed - 29 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,758 mi
Expires: 24 November 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for E8MSY?
The MOT expires on 28 May 2026.
What is the tax status of E8MSY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.
What are the specifications of E8MSY?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of E8MSY?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.