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4650 BY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,264 mi
Last recorded119,264 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4650 BY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 119,264 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking + feathered on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 116,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 99,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,413 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 68,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 50,933 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 50,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,189 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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4650 BY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 4650 BY, 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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4650 BY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is 4650 BY safe to buy?

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