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AJ12 VDN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 103,932 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 103,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 99,917 miles

centre exhaust clamp / sleeve rusted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,849 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 86,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 69,175 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 69,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 68,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 62,748 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 55,499 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,290 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 49,148 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,729 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 VDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

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

Is AJ12 VDN safe to buy?

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