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AD12 GZZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,303 mi
Last recorded35,303 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 35,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 24,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 21,636 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 21,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 17,948 miles

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 14,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,876 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 GZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

AD12 GZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AD12 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 GZZ shows 7 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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