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191 MPG

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,167 mi
Last recorded99,167 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration191 MPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,991 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,355 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,782 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 69,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres Pershing on outer edges

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded on inner rim.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 69,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear height sensor rod broken away

Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,938 miles

Rear parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,896 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,454 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 47,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front Tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 36,204 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damage

Fail 29 Jan 2015 36,204 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damage

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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191 MPG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 191 MPG, 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 191 MPG registered?

191 MPG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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