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10 DOJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,920 mi
Last recorded29,920 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 DOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 29,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 28,298 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 26,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 24,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,064 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 22,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,058 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 18,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,217 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,998 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 11,019 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 8,424 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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10 DOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 DOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 10 DOJ registered?

10 DOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is 10 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 DOJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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