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AJ12 EKE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,608 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,399 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,336 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,644 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,504 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 71,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,348 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 63,320 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,028 miles

under tyars fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,245 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 26,673 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 EKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EKE, 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 EKE registered?

AJ12 EKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AJ12 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 EKE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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