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563 AVO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,708 mi
Last recorded70,708 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration563 AVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 70,708 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 61,934 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 54,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,580 miles

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 14 Apr 2021 36,437 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 24,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,436 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,847 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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563 AVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 563 AVO, 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 563 AVO registered?

563 AVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is 563 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 563 AVO 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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