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175 EJF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,523 mi
Last recorded65,523 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration175 EJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 65,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,683 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 51,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 9,706 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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175 EJF 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 100%.

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 175 EJF, 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 175 EJF registered?

175 EJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is 175 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 175 EJF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 175 EJF have outstanding finance?

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