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GU62 HHZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,936 mi
Last recorded103,936 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 103,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 98,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,368 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,184 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,138 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,452 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,004 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 56,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,542 miles

Engine oil level is on the low mark.

Fuel cap seal is starting to perish.

Small nail in offside rear tyre outer side wall.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,075 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2016 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,030 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,030 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap rubber seal perishing

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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GU62 HHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,523 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 GU62 HHZ, 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 14 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 GU62 HHZ registered?

GU62 HHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is GU62 HHZ safe to buy?

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