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AJ12 NWE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,798 mi
Last recorded105,798 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 105,798 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 88,133 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 75,104 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror

Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,147 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,661 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,908 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,743 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge and on sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,257 miles

front tyres worn on sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,731 miles

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 NWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE registered?

AJ12 NWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is AJ12 NWE safe to buy?

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