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AH12 SAN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,221 mi
Last recorded153,221 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH12 SAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 153,221 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 149,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 144,614 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 139,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,327 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 130,776 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 130,776 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,692 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 125,692 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 118,116 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,827 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,431 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 61,431 miles

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.

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 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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