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A19 JYA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,201 mi
Last recorded89,201 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 89,201 miles

ENGINE HUNTING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2025 112,244 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,533 miles

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 17 Jun 2024 102,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 102,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge of tread (cut down to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,956 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 77,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 92,109 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracked and perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,938 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,907 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,739 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,854 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 49,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 39,545 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,397 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 38,395 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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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A19 JYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A19 JYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 JYA registered?

A19 JYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A19 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 JYA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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