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729 AJB

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,602 mi
Last recorded60,602 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration729 AJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 60,602 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 60,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 59,015 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 57,567 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,773 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 53,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 51,907 miles

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

screen grazed

Pass 18 Feb 2020 51,129 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 51,129 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 45,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,306 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,110 miles

Windscreen has a concentrated area of scratching caused by prolonged use of a defective wiper blade but does not seriously affect drivers view of the road

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 30,110 miles

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

Windscreen has a concentrated area of scratching caused by prolonged use of a defective wiper blade but does not seriously affect drivers view of the road

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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729 AJB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,523 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 729 AJB, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 729 AJB registered?

729 AJB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is 729 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 729 AJB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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