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AJ12 OHN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,623 mi
Last recorded94,623 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,623 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,814 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped on inner tread

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 65,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,966 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,558 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,439 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,681 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 OHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

AJ12 OHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is AJ12 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 OHN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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