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AL12 KAM

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,474 mi
Last recorded88,474 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 KAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 88,474 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 72,885 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 66,411 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,974 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,258 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020

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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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AL12 KAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 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 AL12 KAM, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL12 KAM registered?

AL12 KAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is AL12 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 KAM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL12 KAM have outstanding finance?

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