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AJ12 MRX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,373 mi
Last recorded80,373 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 80,373 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dent on rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,839 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 64,839 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,755 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 29,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2015 29,414 miles

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 MRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MRX, 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

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What year was AJ12 MRX registered?

AJ12 MRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AJ12 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 MRX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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