CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ12 PWE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,286 mi
Last recorded114,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 PWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 114,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 109,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 101,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 97,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,442 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 75,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,160 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,159 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,523 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 47,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all four tyres worn on inner edges

incorrect mirror glass fitted on offside

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,291 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ12 PWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 PWE, 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 PWE?

You can check the full history of AJ12 PWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ12 PWE registered?

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

Is AJ12 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 PWE 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.

Does AJ12 PWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ12 PWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.