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AH12 ADW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,010 mi
Last recorded93,010 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH12 ADW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 93,010 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on frames and suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2025 87,149 miles

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

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

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2024 82,871 miles

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

bump stops deteriorated (rear)

Fail 5 Aug 2024 82,870 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides(inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bump stops deteriorated (rear)

Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,731 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,313 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,692 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 59,369 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 59,366 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing each side one (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,429 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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AH12 ADW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AH12 ADW, 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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AH12 ADW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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