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AD11 ORU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,581 mi
Last recorded56,581 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 56,581 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 17 Dec 2025 56,581 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 53,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,534 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,110 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 39,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 39,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,537 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,146 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 22,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AD11 ORU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AD11 ORU, 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 AD11 ORU registered?

AD11 ORU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AD11 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 ORU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD11 ORU have outstanding finance?

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