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NV12 CAT

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,491 mi
Last recorded58,491 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 CAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 58,491 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 46,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 46,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 35,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 26,310 miles

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

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

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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NV12 CAT is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Blue. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV12 CAT, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV12 CAT?

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What year was NV12 CAT registered?

NV12 CAT is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2026.

Is NV12 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 CAT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV12 CAT have outstanding finance?

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