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54 NTA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,660 mi
Last recorded108,660 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 NTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 108,660 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 108,660 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 105,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 101,997 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 101,989 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 92,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 80,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 72,140 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 72,133 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear tale light damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 64,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 64,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,171 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 54,169 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,663 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,525 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 27,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,506 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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54 NTA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 54 NTA, 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 54 NTA registered?

54 NTA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is 54 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 NTA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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