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AD07 MET

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,623 mi
Last recorded80,623 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 MET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 80,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,663 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,252 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,951 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 71,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear arch slightly damaged, no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,953 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative NSF and OSF (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 45,718 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,546 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 31,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,643 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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AD07 MET is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD07 MET, 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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What year was AD07 MET registered?

AD07 MET is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AD07 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 MET shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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