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AD12 FHA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,588 mi
Last recorded141,588 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 141,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 132,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 123,811 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,645 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 96,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,202 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 Oct 2016 59,373 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,025 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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AD12 FHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

AD12 FHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AD12 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 FHA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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