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10 JJG

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,700 mi
Last recorded48,700 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 JJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 48,700 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 44,973 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 44,973 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 42,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 38,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2022 35,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 33,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 32,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,969 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 26,914 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 26,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 5 May 2017 22,946 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,601 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,086 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 JJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JJG, 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 JJG registered?

10 JJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is 10 JJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 JJG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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