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125 AW

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,160 mi
Last recorded45,160 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration125 AW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 44,885 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 43,982 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing, front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 43,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,081 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,147 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,609 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 37,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,636 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,146 miles

Nearside Rear 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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125 AW is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 125 AW, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 125 AW?

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What year was 125 AW registered?

125 AW is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is 125 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 125 AW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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