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AH11 SSY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,952 mi
Last recorded115,952 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH11 SSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,952 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 104,584 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,154 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 92,321 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2021 90,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,678 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet installation slightly hanging

Fail 19 Sep 2019 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet installation slightly hanging

Pass 13 Sep 2018 77,132 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,187 miles

under-trays fitted

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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AH11 SSY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AH11 SSY, 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 AH11 SSY registered?

AH11 SSY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AH11 SSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH11 SSY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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