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AJ12 XRX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,843 mi
Last recorded128,843 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 128,843 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 128,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 121,838 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AXLE 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 114,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,815 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,990 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly lipped/corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,452 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 XRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

AJ12 XRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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