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68 JAG

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,006 mi
Last recorded64,006 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 JAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 57,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,699 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 51,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured the wheel has been welded but crack still visible (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure two bulges on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,269 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,239 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inner side wall but not showing cords

offside front tyre cut on innner side wall but not showing cords

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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68 JAG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 68 JAG, 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 68 JAG registered?

68 JAG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 68 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 68 JAG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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