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AJ12 JHO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,658 mi
Last recorded73,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 73,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 69,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 64,210 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,863 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,622 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 30,646 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 30,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 29,705 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 25,338 miles

front pads fairly worn (down to 5/6mm approx inners

nsf shock very slightly damp at seal

Pass 22 May 2015 21,787 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 21,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JHO, 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 JHO registered?

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

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