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AG12 JUX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG12 JUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 73,835 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake reserve could be improved

Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 63,456 miles

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

emissions slow to pass

Pass 25 Apr 2023 59,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 55,332 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 55,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,135 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2018 40,590 miles

Front brake discs deterioating

Pass 17 May 2017 30,991 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,352 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 24,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 19,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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AG12 JUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AG12 JUX, 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 AG12 JUX registered?

AG12 JUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is AG12 JUX safe to buy?

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