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AD06 JUL

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,109 mi
Last recorded120,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 JUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,109 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 111,214 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,458 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,815 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 99,815 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,550 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,628 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 26,838 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside sill damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 17,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 6 May 2015 16,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 16,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult 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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AD06 JUL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD06 JUL, 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.

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AD06 JUL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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