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AD61 VUK

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,476 mi
Last recorded47,476 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 44,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 42,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,530 miles

crack on fuel tank cap seal

Fail 19 Aug 2021 37,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

crack on fuel tank cap seal

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,993 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 26,092 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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AD61 VUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AD61 VUK, 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 AD61 VUK registered?

AD61 VUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is AD61 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VUK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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