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AJ61 BFY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,004 mi
Last recorded186,004 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 186,004 miles

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 186,004 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 180,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in front windowscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

various underside corroded.

Pass 26 May 2023 161,313 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 161,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fitted incorrectly / wrong spring (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also signs of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 147,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 146,123 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 143,184 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 143,184 miles

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

OSF tyre is Bald on the inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2020 133,015 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 133,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber play

Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust clamp cracked exhaust still secure

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 106,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust clamp cracked exhaust still secure

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,158 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 95,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lights (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ61 BFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ61 BFY, 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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AJ61 BFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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