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C12 XBY

2026 Volkswagen Golf

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,490 mi
Last recorded68,490 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 XBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 68,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking, has a cut in tread and misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 68,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking, has a cut in tread and misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 44,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 32,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,299 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 31,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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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C12 XBY is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf in Black. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C12 XBY, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C12 XBY registered?

C12 XBY is a 2026 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2026.

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