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AJ12 MMK

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,931 miles

TPMS light on

damage to nearside front wing & inner wheel arch cover

Fail 12 May 2026 116,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on

damage to nearside front wing & inner wheel arch cover

Pass 22 May 2025 111,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 107,235 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 107,235 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleve missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 102,168 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Pass 10 May 2022 96,316 miles

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2021 85,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under bonnet & Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2020 78,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (4215) Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (4215) Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under bonnet & Underside covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,820 miles

Under bonnet and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,270 miles

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,518 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 MMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 MMK, 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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AJ12 MMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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