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AJ12 AKN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 100,796 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 100,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 98,632 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 96,901 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 94,782 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,719 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 90,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 86,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 83,587 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 83,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,066 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Fail 9 Jun 2016 75,066 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror indicator lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 22 May 2015 70,957 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower 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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AJ12 AKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AKN, 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 AJ12 AKN registered?

AJ12 AKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is AJ12 AKN safe to buy?

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