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A12 WDE

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,651 mi
Last recorded141,651 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 141,651 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material aLL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 146,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 144,911 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 142,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 142,015 miles

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

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2019 140,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 138,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front innner cill corroded but not seriously weakend

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 138,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 138,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 137,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2015 135,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 132,750 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 132,750 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 131,771 miles

Rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 23 Jun 2011 130,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 129,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 126,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 125,004 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 124,994 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 122,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 119,697 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 119,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A12 WDE is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A12 WDE, 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.

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What year was A12 WDE registered?

A12 WDE is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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