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AD12 GHA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,599 mi
Last recorded86,599 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 83,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 80,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,216 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 76,216 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces large area of corrosion which is falling off in chunks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 65,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 58,798 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 54,151 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 54,146 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 47,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,720 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 39,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 AD12 GHA, 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 AD12 GHA registered?

AD12 GHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AD12 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 GHA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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