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AJ12 XUZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,081 mi
Last recorded111,081 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2025 111,081 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,975 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 101,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,841 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XUZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

AJ12 XUZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is AJ12 XUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 XUZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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