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A12 XSA

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

189,411 mi
Last recorded189,411 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 189,411 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 185,266 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 185,237 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 181,209 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 177,362 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to both rear coil springs

deterioration to front nearside inner drive shaft boot

rear nearside shock bump stop detached

Fail 13 Sep 2022 177,361 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops detached

Pass 14 Sep 2021 173,528 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

deterioration to front nearside inner cv boot

front nearside tyre worn on the edges

Fail 9 Sep 2021 173,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

deterioration to front nearside inner cv boot

front nearside tyre worn on the edges

Pass 14 Sep 2020 169,333 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 169,327 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 164,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 159,167 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 159,167 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 154,737 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 154,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 147,288 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear offside shock absorber bump stop perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 137,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 137,844 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 125,329 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,131 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 84,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,902 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2008 67,902 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 May 2007 59,766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit on inner edge

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 29 May 2007 59,766 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit on inner edge

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,287 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2006 51,287 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 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 A12 XSA, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 XSA is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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