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A12 HTN

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,226 mi
Last recorded83,226 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 83,226 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 83,226 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 76,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel been repaired

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 76,182 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel been repaired

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 68,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel been repaired

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear has been repaired by welding

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has been weld repaired

Fail 2 Aug 2022 53,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel has been weld repaired

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 48,855 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Aug 2020 43,385 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Aug 2019 37,051 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,887 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 26,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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 HTN is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

A12 HTN is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 2015.

Is A12 HTN safe to buy?

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