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AD55 ARA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,441 mi
Last recorded74,441 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 ARA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 70,078 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,890 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 67,890 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 65,738 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 62,487 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 62,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 53,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 41,865 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 38,908 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 33,526 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 9,876 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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AD55 ARA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD55 ARA, 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 AD55 ARA registered?

AD55 ARA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AD55 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 ARA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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