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AJ12 ZKN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,823 mi
Last recorded221,823 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 221,823 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 197,183 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zoneA on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 197,183 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zoneA on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 148,687 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 148,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 121,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,290 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracking due to the age of them

Oil leak

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 ZKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN registered?

AJ12 ZKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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