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A12 BVJ

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 103,004 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose above back box

Pass 11 Nov 2024 89,563 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 89,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,744 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,049 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 52,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle covered in guards obscuring view to some component.

Pass 24 May 2019 26,834 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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A12 BVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,423 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 A12 BVJ, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 BVJ registered?

A12 BVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is A12 BVJ safe to buy?

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