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L12 GAD

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,236 mi
Last recorded49,236 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 GAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 49,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,685 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,763 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 39,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,245 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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L12 GAD is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,423 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 L12 GAD, 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 11 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 L12 GAD registered?

L12 GAD is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is L12 GAD safe to buy?

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