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AD12 GXT

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,727 mi
Last recorded72,727 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 72,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 68,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,436 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,386 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers poor

Fail 1 Apr 2022 52,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,687 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,191 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Tyres more than one cut 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,808 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 GXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

AD12 GXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AD12 GXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 GXT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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