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AJ12 LHE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,693 mi
Last recorded135,693 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 123,152 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 109,956 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 109,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,617 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 66,617 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

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

Is AJ12 LHE safe to buy?

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