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AL12 THM

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,657 mi
Last recorded81,657 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 THM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 81,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2026 51,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 45,735 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 33,998 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,225 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 60,215 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 46,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 31,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 22,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 19,298 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 19,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 THM is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 30,972 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 AL12 THM, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL12 THM registered?

AL12 THM is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is AL12 THM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 THM 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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