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608 VMM

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration608 VMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,756 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 92,606 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,375 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,789 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,019 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 26,957 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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608 VMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 608 VMM, 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 608 VMM registered?

608 VMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is 608 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 608 VMM shows 12 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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