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20 JXR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,295 mi
Last recorded45,295 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 JXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 45,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 42,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 42,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,849 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 36,605 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,714 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 30,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 27,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,691 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,327 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,043 miles

COVERS FRONT TO REAR UNDERSIDE

Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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20 JXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 20 JXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 20 JXR registered?

20 JXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is 20 JXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 JXR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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