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AF12 MJJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2024 136,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 118,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 111,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil moderate (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil moderate (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,141 miles

no omissions detected at time of test 4.35 03/02/17

under bonnet covers fitted, and under body trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,280 miles

Emissions to clean to detect.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to detect

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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AF12 MJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AF12 MJJ, 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 AF12 MJJ registered?

AF12 MJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 MJJ safe to buy?

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