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60 JDM

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,862 mi
Last recorded68,862 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 JDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 68,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 104,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 104,202 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 65,496 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 60,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 95,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 56,724 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2022 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 May 2022 52,549 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 87,453 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 48,527 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 84,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 45,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,697 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,340 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 40,340 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,173 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate delaminated front (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,395 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,927 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 20,927 miles

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 48,878 miles

All tyres have cuts in tread.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,516 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

N/S/F tyre has deep cut in tread.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 34,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2011 27,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

wipers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,419 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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60 JDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 60 JDM, 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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60 JDM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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