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2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,104 mi
Last recorded36,104 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 EAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 36,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 35,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 34,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,338 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 31,434 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,287 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,411 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,330 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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1 EAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 1 EAT, 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 1 EAT registered?

1 EAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is 1 EAT safe to buy?

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