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AR12 WAT

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,406 mi
Last recorded71,406 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 WAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside slight buckle on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Oct 2025 71,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside slight buckle on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 47,141 miles

Nearside Rear Inner THORN IN SIDEWALL OF REAR TYRE

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,523 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 38,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 26,389 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 26,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 18,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear slightly low

Pass 18 Apr 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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AR12 WAT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AR12 WAT, 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 AR12 WAT registered?

AR12 WAT is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is AR12 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR12 WAT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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