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AJ12 UMV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,668 mi
Last recorded138,668 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 138,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 133,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,670 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape and worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2021 109,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape and worn low on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,120 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 86,118 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm perishing (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,193 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 UMV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

AJ12 UMV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is AJ12 UMV safe to buy?

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