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R12 VEH

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,439 mi
Last recorded55,439 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 VEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 55,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 168,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 168,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 31,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper wing mirror cover missing

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 161,144 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 15,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 157,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 157,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 155,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 155,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 151,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 148,820 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,710 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 141,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R12 VEH is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 30,972 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 R12 VEH, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 VEH registered?

R12 VEH is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is R12 VEH safe to buy?

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