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AJ12 EMF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,586 mi
Last recorded163,586 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 163,586 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 144,947 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 144,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 122,856 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,835 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 98,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,096 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,676 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 66,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,733 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,826 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,266 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 EMF 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 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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

AJ12 EMF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is AJ12 EMF safe to buy?

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