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AJ12 MYO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 95,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 92,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,482 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,426 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,308 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 68,306 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,896 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,486 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nsr osr discs scored.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,553 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,130 miles

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

all tyres cracked and perished.

fuel cap seal cracked.

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 MYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MYO, 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 MYO registered?

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

Is AJ12 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 MYO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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