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ADL 116X

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,473 mi
Last recorded43,473 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADL 116X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 43,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 40,330 miles

Front discs inner surfaces partly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 34,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 31,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 21,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 17,501 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 15,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,130 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,487 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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ADL 116X is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ADL 116X, 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 ADL 116X registered?

ADL 116X is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is ADL 116X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADL 116X shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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