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AJ12 ZNB

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,457 mi
Last recorded74,457 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 74,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,639 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,216 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear rusty discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and rear perished/cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep crackes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,486 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,901 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 65,595 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 62,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,104 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,313 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S Wiper blade poor

Rear tyres low on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

AJ12 ZNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is AJ12 ZNB safe to buy?

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