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AJ12 FSP

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,412 mi
Last recorded178,412 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 178,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 172,391 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 160,588 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 160,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 150,465 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 150,210 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 141,589 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 111,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,909 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 76,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,863 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 FSP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ12 FSP?

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What year was AJ12 FSP registered?

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

Is AJ12 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 FSP 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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