MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central exhaust clamp deteriorated
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central exhaust clamps deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Under trays fitted
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near shock absorber and engine mounting (6.1.B.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald outer edge
o/s/f tyre 1.6mm
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AJ12 FRN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?
AJ12 FRN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2012.
Is AJ12 FRN safe to buy?
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