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AD12 DHG

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,497 mi
Last recorded144,497 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 144,497 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 144,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 139,628 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 135,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 132,001 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 128,078 miles

Front Exhaust sleeve clamps corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 124,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre treads stepped, un even...

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 120,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,393 miles

rear brake pads getting thin

slight play in nsr drop link

Fail 23 Jul 2019 116,393 miles

rear brake pads getting thin

slight play in nsr drop link

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 100,853 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,329 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 17 Aug 2016 67,850 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 55,749 miles

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

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

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

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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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AD12 DHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AD12 DHG, 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 AD12 DHG registered?

AD12 DHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is AD12 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DHG 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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