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AJ12 YJT

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,374 mi
Last recorded74,374 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 74,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,045 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 69,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 59,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,963 miles

O/S/F Fog light lens cracked.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,068 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 35,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre 3mm also bald inner

Pass 18 Aug 2017 30,408 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,481 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,108 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 YJT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

AJ12 YJT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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