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USU 347

2012 Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,878 mi
Last recorded60,878 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 347
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf Match Edition TDI
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 60,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,273 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 120,273 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 49,757 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 116,756 miles

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

Front both sides track rods corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door is stiff when opening

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray missing

Pass 23 Nov 2023 37,065 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre treads low

Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 20,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil only slight. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 111,733 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn suspect calliper (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick suspect faulty calliper hanging on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil only slight. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,069 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,323 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 94,312 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,760 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 76,759 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 64,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TDI?

Based on 8,991 MOT tests across 2,490 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
9,947
Miles/Year
2,490
On UK Roads
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USU 347 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TDI in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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USU 347 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TDI, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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