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E12 ASK

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,130 mi
Last recorded57,130 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 ASK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 57,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 53,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 49,270 miles

Slight distortion in rear tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,120 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 36,200 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 28,254 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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E12 ASK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 E12 ASK, 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 E12 ASK registered?

E12 ASK is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2017.

Is E12 ASK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 ASK 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 E12 ASK have outstanding finance?

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