MOT Status
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153,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension knocking unable to detect
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust centre sleeve corroded
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on limit and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on limit and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AH12 SAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 AH12 SAN, 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 AH12 SAN registered?
AH12 SAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2012.
Is AH12 SAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AH12 SAN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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