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H22 ROU

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,558 mi
Last recorded146,558 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 ROU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 146,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 134,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 122,654 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2023 121,924 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 89,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 73,752 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,061 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S TDI?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 2,703 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
8,387
Miles/Year
2,703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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H22 ROU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf S TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H22 ROU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was H22 ROU registered?

H22 ROU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is H22 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H22 ROU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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