H5KAG - 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 16 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, registered in April 2012, with registration number H5KAG. It has a white exterior and is powered by a 1598cc diesel engine, producing CO2 emissions of 107 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 14 April 2025 and valid until 30 April 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 88,022 miles. The MOT included advisories regarding the offside rear child seat, nearside front tyre, and offside rear inner tyre, which is worn close to the legal limit. No serious mechanical issues are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 14 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,022 mi
Expires: 30 April 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 08 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,977 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory vehicle undertray fitted rear bolt missing but still secure
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 08 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,541 mi
Expires: 30 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 13 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,711 mi
Expires: 30 April 2024
Passed - 12 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,465 mi
Expires: 30 April 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 09 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,279 mi
Expires: 30 April 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 07 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,279 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Exhaust clamp heavily corroded.
Passed - 16 April 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,425 mi
Expires: 30 April 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 15 April 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,425 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 18 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,725 mi
Expires: 30 April 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Passed - 03 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,300 mi
Expires: 30 April 2019
Passed - 18 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,258 mi
Expires: 30 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Both front lower arm suspension bushes split.
Passed - 26 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,800 mi
Expires: 30 April 2017
Passed - 01 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,809 mi
Expires: 30 April 2016
Passed - 14 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,760 mi
Expires: 18 April 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 13 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,746 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for H5KAG?
The MOT expires on 30 April 2026.
What is the tax status of H5KAG?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of H5KAG?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in White. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of H5KAG?
This vehicle produces 107 g/km of CO2 emissions.