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2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,627 mi
Last recorded52,627 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration649 BRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 50,369 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,839 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern and running off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 30,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 28 Mar 2017 26,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,462 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 21,462 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2015 16,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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649 BRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 649 BRK, 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 649 BRK registered?

649 BRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is 649 BRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 649 BRK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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