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AJ12 WCC

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 WCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 107,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 101,031 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 91,679 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 91,679 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2022 79,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,193 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,439 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,754 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,556 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 46,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,425 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 23,425 miles

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

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

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 WCC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

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

Is AJ12 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 WCC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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