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AJ12 NWM

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,525 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 79,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 64,668 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 54,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 51,611 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,032 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,161 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,044 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,129 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 41,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,969 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 NWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 NWM, 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

How do I check the history of AJ12 NWM?

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What year was AJ12 NWM registered?

AJ12 NWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is AJ12 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 NWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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