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72 AXL

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,364 mi
Last recorded93,364 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 AXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 73,737 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 62,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 62,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,849 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,031 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,837 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 36,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 30,241 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 30,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,545 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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72 AXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 72 AXL, 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 72 AXL registered?

72 AXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 72 AXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 AXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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