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AJ12 RXM

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,921 mi
Last recorded94,921 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 RXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 94,921 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 93,252 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 91,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,924 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 89,924 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 86,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge & slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread, not down to cords.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,716 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,537 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 RXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

AJ12 RXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AJ12 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 RXM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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