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AG12 JXZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,506 mi
Last recorded79,506 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG12 JXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 79,506 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 79,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,623 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 66,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,359 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim, advise replacing (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,231 miles

stone chip in nearside windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,783 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

stone chip in nearside windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,282 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inside tread

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 JXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AG12 JXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG12 JXZ registered?

AG12 JXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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The MOT history for AG12 JXZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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