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B12 GRH

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,007 mi
Last recorded42,007 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 GRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 42,007 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 41,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 41,855 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill heavy corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill heavy corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,722 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,688 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/S OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion O/S N/S INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam OUTER BUSHS DEBONED (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,124 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,541 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,694 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,437 miles

Front subframe corrosion

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

Rear axel corrosions

Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,541 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 30,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,227 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 30,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,929 miles

o/s f ferrule slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2008 29,929 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s f ferrule slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,680 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 29,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 26,634 miles

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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B12 GRH is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 B12 GRH, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B12 GRH registered?

B12 GRH is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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The MOT history for B12 GRH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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