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2138 JN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,362 mi
Last recorded43,362 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2138 JN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 43,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 40,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 37,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 35,207 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,919 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 25,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,390 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 18,989 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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2138 JN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 2138 JN, 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 2138 JN registered?

2138 JN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is 2138 JN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2138 JN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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