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AB12 XXB

2023 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,880 mi
Last recorded98,880 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Golf23,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 XXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2023
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 98,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2026 10,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 94,417 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 94,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm cracked/perished. no fitted in accordance to side wall instructions (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 88,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm cracked/perished. no fitted in accordance to side wall instructions (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,410 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,017 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 64,015 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,238 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,529 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 59,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,595 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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AB12 XXB is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,915 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 AB12 XXB, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB12 XXB registered?

AB12 XXB is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2023.

Is AB12 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 XXB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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