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1150 KP

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,560 mi
Last recorded128,560 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1150 KP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 128,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear rear silencer tail pipe missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 126,466 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,461 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,911 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,021 miles

front pads and discs , wear grooves and pitting inner's

front tyres and o/s/r , uneven wear

Pass 26 May 2015 35,500 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 35,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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1150 KP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 1150 KP, 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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1150 KP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is 1150 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1150 KP 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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