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71 HLR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,824 mi
Last recorded79,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 HLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 79,824 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 63,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,455 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 54,094 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 51,906 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,024 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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71 HLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 71 HLR, 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 71 HLR registered?

71 HLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is 71 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 HLR 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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