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AJ12 AAU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,968 mi
Last recorded138,968 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 138,968 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 138,968 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 132,627 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 132,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 114,699 miles

Both rear tyres are worn uneven

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

O/s rear brake binding slightly

Slight damage on o/s wing repeater

Fail 12 Dec 2022 114,600 miles

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

Both rear tyres are worn uneven

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

O/s rear brake binding slightly

Slight damage on o/s wing repeater

Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,929 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven and outer sidewalls very light cracking

N/s front and edges of rear brake discs going rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,481 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat a little loose ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread is uneven on inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,089 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 61,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,421 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,033 miles

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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AJ12 AAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 AAU, 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 AJ12 AAU registered?

AJ12 AAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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