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AJ12 NZO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,908 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 112,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 92,343 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear bars

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,672 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,669 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,240 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking 7 has a worn side wall

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

AJ12 NZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AJ12 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 NZO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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