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AJ12 EKC

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,085 mi
Last recorded190,085 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 190,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 187,076 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 179,561 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 166,047 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 151,162 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 138,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,650 miles

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

engine oil level low.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,713 miles

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,811 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,023 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,923 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 EKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ12 EKC, 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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AJ12 EKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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