CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ12 RTV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,762 mi
Last recorded139,762 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 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 RTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 139,762 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 139,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs / traction control light on dash (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 132,583 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,451 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear anti roll bar d-bushes worn and slightly un bonding x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 125,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear anti roll bar d-bushes worn and slightly un bonding x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,808 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 116,808 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible durty (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,253 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 103,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,814 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,324 miles

Central Exhaust poor condition

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 88,324 miles

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

Central Exhaust poor condition

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,901 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,601 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 62,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,595 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 38,768 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,034 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 RTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RTV, 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 RTV?

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

What year was AJ12 RTV registered?

AJ12 RTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AJ12 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 RTV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ12 RTV 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 RTV. 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.