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A12 HMU

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,433 mi
Last recorded123,433 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 123,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,436 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 114,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,667 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 106,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,205 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 96,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 85,207 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,267 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,568 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 50,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,886 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,619 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,378 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 33,378 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,540 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,130 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 HMU is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 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 A12 HMU, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 HMU registered?

A12 HMU is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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