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AD12 HFO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,386 mi
Last recorded134,386 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 134,386 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 117,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 117,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 104,404 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 104,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear areas of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 96,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,469 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 80,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,156 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,108 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 58,848 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 53,825 miles

Emissions test. No metered smoke detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,825 miles

Emissions test. No metered smoke detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 HFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

AD12 HFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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