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AL12 UPP

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 UPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 58,352 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 54,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides minor surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides have minor surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,451 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 25,391 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 28,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front been welding on inner rim

Offside Front outer side damage

Offside Rear been welding inner rim

osr osf wheel rim bent

Pass 3 Dec 2020 25,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 23,047 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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AL12 UPP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL12 UPP registered?

AL12 UPP is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is AL12 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 UPP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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