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2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,253 mi
Last recorded14,253 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 JK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 May 2025 14,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 14,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 13,817 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 13,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 12,132 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 10,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 7,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 4,179 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 JK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 60 JK, 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 60 JK registered?

60 JK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is 60 JK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 60 JK shows 9 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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