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AJ12 FSL

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,437 mi
Last recorded134,437 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 FSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 129,410 miles

Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (17%

Fail 28 Jan 2025 129,409 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (17%

Pass 11 Dec 2023 125,631 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,885 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 70,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2017 54,679 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades are split only slightly at present

Pass 25 May 2016 42,886 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FSL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

AJ12 FSL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AJ12 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 FSL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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